This new addition has been made to the Stadium of Light in time for Sunderland v Portsmouth

The League One clash will be played behind closed doors, but there will be an extra sprinkling of colour in the Roker End of the stadium.

That’s because the banners which usually adorn the stand have made their return.

One of the large surfer flags – funded by the Red & White Army - is on display, along with a number of smaller flags will be present as the Black Cats take on Pompey.

Fans discussed the matter at a meeting of the Red & White Army on Thursday, with the club helping to facilitate the return of the flags in time for this big fixture – where a positive result could see Sunderland’s unbeaten start to the season continue.

Here’s hoping they prove a good luck charm as Phil Parkinson’s side prepare to take to the field.

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