Ahead of tomorrow’s schedule – and with Sunderland’s fixture postponed due to Coronavirus – we’ve delved deep into The Echo’s photo archives to bring you some retro scenes from past Boxing Day games.
Scroll down to view these retro Sunderland photos from Boxing Day fixtures past.
5. 2011
Phil Neville crosses the ball during a Premier League match at the Stadium of Light on Boxing Day 2011 Photo: Owen Humphreys
6. Boxing Day 2018
Over 45,000 fans fill the Stadium during the League One match between Sunderland and Bradford City at Stadium of Light on Boxing Day 2018. Photo: Ian Horrocks
7. 2010
Wayne Rooney of Manchester United clashes with Nedum Ohuoha of Sunderland during a Premier League at Old Trafford on December 26, 2010. Photo: Matthew Peters
8. McGeady on the ball
Aiden McGeady during a Boxing Day fixture against Sheffield United. Photo: FRANK REID