We’ve delved deep into The Echo’s photo archives to bring you some retro scenes from past Boxing Day games with Sunderland due to play on the 27th of December this year.
Scroll down to view these retro Sunderland photos from Boxing Day fixtures past.
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1. 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
3. Blades v Black Cats
Sunderland lose 3-0 away to Sheffield United on Boxing Day back in 2017. Photo: Frank Reid
4. 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