After 99 years at the historic Roker Park, the club moved to the 42,000-seat Stadium of Light on the banks of the River Wear in 1997. At the time, it was the largest stadium built by an English football club since the 1920s, and has since been expanded to hold nearly 50,000 spectators.
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21. 1998
Kevin Ball is chased by Ipswich players during a Division One game at Portman Road. Sunderland won 2-0. Photo: Tim Matthews
22. 1999
Nicky Summerbee in action during the Premiership match against Bradford played at Valley Parade. Sunderland won the game 4-0. Photo: Stu Forster
23. 1999
Kevin Phillips takes a penalty and misses during Premiership match against Middlesbrough played at the Riverside Stadium. The game ended in a 1-1. Photo: Stu Forster