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Brilliant fan pictures as SAFC & AZ Alkmaar supporters enjoy build-up

Joanne Youngson (far right) and members of the SAFC Heaven Branch at the new memorial garden.

Heaven Branch and SAFC create memorial garden for fans and families

Sunderland were pictured on the attack against Vasas Budapest in 1973. But did you know that the Black Cats were involved in a double header act when they played the first leg of the game in Hungary?
Ferencváros played Gwardia Warsaw in a completely separate UEFA Cup tie before Sunderland's game.

European football memories for Sunderland in a huge week for SAFC

Sunderland charity shop among 150 closing nationwide

Granit Xhaka of Sunderland celebrates.

Exclusive Ex-Sunderland star McGeady weighs in on Granit Xhaka transfer saga

The golf fundraising day raised £5,000 for SAFC Supporters Heaven Branch.

SAFC legends golf day enables Heaven Branch to find first home

The special anniversary shirt has been unveiled

How to get your hands on exclusive 25th anniversary football shirt

Zaheer Khan will climb Mount Kilimanjaro with his son Jibraeel

Ad Feature Father and son climb Kilimanjaro for Human Appeal

Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.

Sunderland set to unveil Elvis Presley collaboration away kit

Sunderland fans in action at Anfield.

How far SAFC fans will travel compared to their Premier League rivals

Looks like they had fun watching the football. See if you can spot a familiar face.

Three Lions on their shirts in the Hastings Hill 20 years ago

Super Brad's Pad which will open in memory of Bradley Lowery this Summer.

Sunderland fans urged to help project in memory of Bradley Lowery

FourFourTwo's World Cup 2026 wall chart includes all 48 teams and space for predictions

The official World Cup 2026 wall chart is already on sale at Amazon

Inside Sunderland's new club shop

Inside new SAFC store as club shop returns to The Bridges Sunderland

Sunderland’s hidden Europa League stadium rules explained as Stadium of Light checks emerge

Sunderland’s hidden Europa League stadium rules explained after checks

The England flag sports banner is available from Wowcher from £3.99

England fans can pick up this huge match-day flag for just £3.99
Fans looking to decorate for the next big match can currently snap up this reusable England flag at half price through Wowcher
Gareth Butterfield

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) said data has shown a 20.9% spike in road traffic collisions on England match days during the Euros and World Cup (2016–2024).

World Cup warning from firefighters

A third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty in a football tournament shoot-out

Third of football fans believe they could score the winning penalty

The Bridges, Sunderland.

Sunderland open store as Bridges return confirmed after long absence

Sunderland fan group issues positive update after Tom Burwell meeting and reveals next steps

Sunderland fan group issues positive update after Tom Burwell meeting

James Copley: Dan Neil and Dennis Cirkin leave Sunderland with lasting legacy after emotional retained list update

Dan Neil and Dennis Cirkin leave Sunderland with legacies intact

Four generations of Sunderland supporters. From left to right: Gabriella Lemon, Ronnie Lemon, Sylvia Pickard, Karen Jacques and Jackie Atkinson

Sunderland ticket concerns addressed as family receive positive update

Charlie Methven.

Methven takes aim at Sunderland fan group in latest bizarre comments

Tom Burwell and Florent Ghisolfi’s classy Sunderland fans message revealed after historic season

Burwell and Ghisolfi’s classy Sunderland fans message revealed

James Copley's Sunderland notebook: Dan Neil ovation, table tennis, holidays and an interesting academy hire

Exclusive James Copley’s notebook: Neil ovation, table tennis and academy hire

Sunderland youngster outlines future transfer hope and sends clear Graeme Murty message

Sunderland starlet outlines transfer hope & sends clear Murty message

Julio Arca and LiveScore.

Exclusive 'Recruit again!' – Julio Arca delivers Sunderland transfer warning
Julio Arca spoke to The Echo’s Disco Pants Podcast with LiveScore on the eve of Sunderland’s historic European qualification
James Copley

Julio Arca delivers clear Dennis Cirkin contract verdict and makes Sunderland transfer point

Exclusive Arca gives clear Cirkin contract verdict and makes transfer point

Maurice Louis-Dreyfus sends emotional Sunderland fans message with cheeky Newcastle swipe after Europe confirmed

Maurice Louis-Dreyfus sends emotional message ans cheeky Magpies swipe

Club legend Kevin Phillips chats to excited fans prior to Sunderland vs Liverpool

‘They deserve it’ - Phillips sends emotional Sunderland fans message

Sunderland fans enjoyed a day to remember as the Black Cats sealed a historic return to Europe.

Burwell sends rallying fans message after Europa League qualification

Sunderland fan groups issue rallying cry for European decider as supporters told to line streets before Chelsea

Sunderland fans told to line streets before Chelsea European decider

Omar Alderete makes Sunderland supporters claim before huge Chelsea European decider

Alderete makes Sunderland supporters claim before European decider

'Respect' – Nordi Mukiele sends classy Granit Xhaka message after Sunderland award confirmed

Mukiele sends classy Xhaka message after Sunderland award confirmed

Paul Fairless with sons Charlie (right) and John Paul.

Boy's heartfelt tribute to dad and round of applause plea to SAFC fans

‘Sing louder!’ - Sunderland director issues rallying cry to fans ahead of European decider against Chelsea

‘Sing louder!’ - Sunderland director issues rallying cry to supporters

Sunderland fans in action at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton in the Premier League. Photo by Chris Fryatt

98 more photos of Cats fans celebrating after memorable Everton win

Granit Xhaka, Brian Brobbey and Wilson Isidor send Instagram messages to Sunderland fans after Everton win

Xhaka, Brobbey and Isidor send Instagram messages to Sunderland fans

James Copley’s Sunderland notebook: Tom Burwell in spotlight, Matty Young’s next step and academy calls

Exclusive Copley’s notebook: Tom Burwell in spotlight & Matty Young’s next step

Sunderland fans in action at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton in the Premier League. Photo by Chris Fryatt

99 photos of Sunderland fans as sold-out away end enjoys Everton win

Everton fans show class as Bradley Lowery’s family welcomed for emotional Sunderland tribute

Everton fans show class as Bradley Lowery’s family welcomed

A bumper City Runs

'The crowd was unbelievable' - Sunderland hosts biggest ever City Runs

Sunderland fans in action at the Stadium of Light as the young Black Cats faced Burnley in the PL Cup final. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

55 photos of Sunderland fans as 3,000 back U21s at Stadium of Light

Sunderland coach Graeme Murty. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

Murty reveals Sunderland dressing room pain after Burnley heartbreak

'Desperate for a big crowd' – Graeme Murty sends passionate Sunderland fan plea ahead of Stadium of Light finalL2 Play-Offs.

Graeme Murty sends passionate Sunderland fan plea ahead of SoL final

James Copley: Régis Le Bris must make obvious Enzo Le Fée call after Sunderland masterclass

Le Bris must make obvious Le Fée call after Sunderland masterclass

Boss Peter Reid helps new boy Niall Quinn settle in during his time in Sunderland

Legendary Black Cats boss Peter Reid has cause for triple celebration

Sunderland's Kyril Louis-Dreyfus. Photo by Chris Fryatt

What surprise sale claims mean for club's short and long-term future

Sunderland make positive season ticket move after long-serving fan concerns and supporter group meeting

Cats make positive season ticket move after long-serving fan concerns

Enzo Le Fée delivers transfer verdict after Liverpool links and sends message to Sunderland fans

Le Fée delivers transfer verdict and sends message to Sunderland fans

'Feeling runs deep' – Danny Welbeck sends classy Sunderland message and explains Newcastle United incident

Welbeck sends classy Sunderland message & explains Newcastle incident

Why Sunderland have temporarily changed their iconic crest outside the Stadium of Light

Why Sunderland have temporarily changed their crest outside the SoL

Nordi Mukiele and Brian Brobbey suffer injury scares vs Wolves as Sunderland reach crucial milestone

Mukiele and Brobbey suffer injury scares as Sunderland reach milestone

'We deserve better' – Enzo Le Fee and Nordi Mukiele send social media messages to Sunderland fans after Wolves

Enzo Le Fee and Nordi Mukiele send messages to Sunderland fans

Sunderland walking fine line between club and corporation under Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

James Copley: Sunderland walking fine line between club & corporation

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