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.
. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: An Everton fan in fancy dress prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Sunderland at Goodison Park on December 26, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
A Sunderland fan in fancy dress prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Sunderland at Goodison Park on December 26, 2013. Photo: Clive Brunskill
. Former midfielder Jack Colback
Sunderland's Jack Colback with Manchester City's Sergio Aguero during a Boxing Day Premier League match at the Stadium of Light. Photo: Owen Humphreys
. Blades v Black Cats
Sunderland lose 3-0 away to Sheffield United on Boxing Day back in 2017. Photo: Frank Reid
. 2005
Ivan Campo of Bolton battles with Julio Arca of Sunderland during the Premier League match on December 26, 2005 at the Stadium of Light. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
. 2011
Phil Neville crosses the ball during a Premier League match at the Stadium of Light on Boxing Day 2011 Photo: Owen Humphreys
. 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
. 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
. McGeady on the ball
Aiden McGeady during a Boxing Day fixture against Sheffield United. Photo: FRANK REID
. 2018
Sunderland fans against Bradford City at the Stadium of Light on Boxing Day. Photo: Ian Horrocks
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