Sunderland face Leeds United in a crucial Premier League fixture later today

Sunderland v Leeds United is scheduled to go ahead as planned, the club have confirmed.

Storm Boelo has seen winds of over 50mph batter Wearside throughout Saturday night and Sunday morning, raising some doubts about the Premier League fixture. The Black Cats have urged fans to leave extra time for their journey to to the Stadium of Light and to take extra care, but are currently planning for it to proceed as planned.

The game is scheduled to kick of at 4.30pm and will be live on Sky Sports. A bumper crowd is expected, including a packed away end.

Sunderland have told fans to keep an eye on club channes in case of any further updates. However, as it stands the game will kick off on time and as planned.

The statement reads: “Despite the ongoing storm and adverse weather conditions, the Premier League fixture between Sunderland AFC and Leeds United at the Stadium of Light this afternoon is currently scheduled to go ahead as planned.

“Supporters are encouraged to allow extra time for their journey, arrive early where possible, and take extra care when travelling to the stadium. Supporters are advised to keep an eye on official club channels for any further updates ahead of the fixture.”

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The current forecast predicts the wind to drop slightly in the latter stages of the game, though very testing conditions will persist until after full time. A yellow weather warning is in place until 9pm tonight.

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