Sunderland vs Middlesbrough: How many away tickets Boro have been allocated and what EFL rules state

The fixture will take place on Sunday, January 22 (12pm kick-off) after the match was rescheduled for TV broadcast.

EFL rules state: “The visiting club shall have the right to claim 2,000 tickets for use by its supporters (or such number as represents 10% of all tickets reserved or otherwise sold in advance, if less than 2,000).”

The Stadium of Light’s official capacity is 49,000, meaning the minimum 2,000 minimum ticket allocation is less than the 10% exception figure.

It could be that both clubs have agreed on a reduced away ticket allocation for the fixture.

Sunderland were backed by 2,500 away supporters when the two sides met at the Riverside back in September, which saw Riley McGree score the game’s only goal in a 1-0 win for Boro.

Michael Carrick has since taken charge as head coach at the Riverside and helped Boro climb to fifth in the Championship table.