Sunderland AFC set for bumper opening day attendance against Oxford United

Sunderland look set to welcome a bumper crowd for their season opener with Oxford United - with almost 30,000 tickets already sold.
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The Black Cats return to competitive action on Saturday, August 3 and will be looking to achieve promotion from League One at the second attempt.

And they could be backed by a bumper crowd at the Stadium of Light with ticket sales rapidly approaching the 30,000 mark.

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As of 7am on Friday, August 2, 29,497 tickets had been sold for the clash in home ends of the stadium.

Sunderland could be cheered on by a bumper crowd against Oxford UnitedSunderland could be cheered on by a bumper crowd against Oxford United
Sunderland could be cheered on by a bumper crowd against Oxford United

This figure does not include away ticket sales or the hospitality areas at the Black Cats’ home ground - meaning the final figure could increase, especially when walk-up sales are included.

Indeed, there is a good chance that the final figure could eclipse the attendance of 31,075 that watched the 2-1 victory over Charlton Athletic on the opening day of last season.