Supporters

Jobe Bellingham has been hugely impressive for Sunderland this season.

Jobe posts social media message to Sunderland fans after Burnley draw

What rival Championship bosses have said about Sunderland

The drive has raised over £15 million to support children from some of the poorest parts of the UK

Over 300,000 disadvantaged UK children will open gifts on December 25

Niall Quinn in action during the game against Norwich City at the Stadium of Light. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

Quinny's tears and Mepham's reaction to Sainz that fans will love

Sunderland's Chris Rigg with young supporters after the Sky Bet Championship match at The Den, London. PA Photo.

Cats' transfer stance on £30m-rated wonderkid that fans will love

Patrick Roberts celebrates his goal

'I'm trying...' - Roberts' honest response to criticism from fans

Sunderland til they die - and all from Malta.

'I swapped Malta for Sunderland during Storm Darragh - and loved it'

Sunderland fans at the Stadium of Light during Storm Darragh to see Sunderland run out 2-1 winners against Stoke City in the Championship.

'Laboured' - Cats fans express concern following Bristol City draw

The year when Ant and Dec starred in a Sunderland panto - but not in a Wearside fanzine.

When Ant and Dec were dropped from Wearside panto ad in 1998

Sunderland supporters express concern ahead of Sheffield United game

Millwall head coach Neil Harris.

Harris sends classy message to Sunderland after medical emergencies

Sunderland's Chris Rigg with young supporters after the Sky Bet Championship match at The Den, London. PA Photo.

Cats' see even injury concerns but also receive triple selection boost

Sunderland fans in action during the 1-0 away win against Hull City at the MKM Stadium.

101 superb photos of passionate Sunderland fans during 2024-25 season

Sunderland’s young starlet Chris Rigg in Championship action earlier this season.

Cats reach agreement with The FA ahead of Millwall clash

Sunderland fans in action during the 1-0 away win against Hull City at the MKM Stadium.

Cats fans express disappointment with 'disjointed' display at Preston

Wilson Isidor

Isidor's Henry message as Cats transfer picture becomes clearer
The Sunderland striker wants to replicate Thierry Henry during his time with the Wearsiders
James Copley

Sunderland fans in action during the 1-0 away win against Hull City at the MKM Stadium.

101 fantastic photos of passionate Sunderland fans during 24-25 season

Sprinklers stopped play at the Stadium of Light during the first minute of Sunderland vs Oxford United in the Championship

Le Bris disappoints fans as Sunderland suffer double injury worry

The full-back was stretchered off during Sunderland's 3-0 defeat against Coventry in December with a knee injury and has been ruled out until the New Year at the earliest.

Cats man likely to miss entire 2024-25 with injury issue - reports

Average away attendance: 2,004

Cats fans call for defender transfer following refusal to play reports

Aaron Connolly

Cats star posts 36-word message to fans after addiction reveal

Sunderland fans in action at the Stadium of Light for the game against Leeds United in the Championship

Sunderland's outstanding home support compared to Championship rivals

A haven for lovers of SAFC - as our retro gallery shows.

Nine of the best times at The Fans Museum

Football stars of yesteryear who were in Washington for a pub opening in 1982.

When Sunderland heroes gathered to help welcome a new pub in 1982

Jon O'Neill celebrating making the Great North Run finish line.

Supporters raise over £3,200 at the Great North Run for children’s charity Adopt...

Joe Wicks helps Asda to launch its new Cashpot for School initiative, which aims to make millions of pounds available to primary schools through its Rewards loyalty programme

Parents are spending up to £138 per year for their children’s schools

Brian with his favourite drink

Death of Brian Martin in Perth Western Australia
The sad passing of Brian Martin
Rosie Moszczynski

Jack Clarke celebrating in front of Sunderland fans

Inside Clarke's £20m move to Ipswich amid Leeds and Saints interest

Chris Rigg

Sunderland fans' role in Rigg's contract call cannot be overstated

Sunderland fans in action against Cardiff City in Wales

The highest Championship attendances as Sunderland return to action

Luke O'Nien in action against Cardiff City

Luke O'Nien's message to Sunderland fans after 2-0 win against Cardiff

Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.

Sunderland appoint ex-Chelsea staff member to behind-the-scenes role

Alexandre Mendy scored 22 goals in 37 Ligue 2 appearances for Caen last season.

Mendy 'advisor' labels Caen situation a 'disgrace', M'Vila news

France forward Kylian Mbappe (right) stands next to head coach Didier Deschamps (left) at the end of a training session in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines.

Mbappe concludes £17m Caen takeover - what it could mean for Mendy

Top-flight footballers are 28% more likely to win with their fans cheering them on.

Home crowds improve a team or athletes’ chances of winning by 62%

Sunderland fans cheer on their team in Spain as the Black Cats came through friendlies with Nottingham Forest and CD Eldense under new head coach Régis Le Bris.

79 superb photos of fans, Sartori, Louis-Dreyfus and Poyet in Spain

West Brom fans

Sunderland's rivals are fined five-figure sum - Championship round-up

The SAFC Memorial Garden.

SAFC moves to reassure fans over memorial garden redevelopment

Dan Ballard

Le Bris handed injury worry as Dan Ballard undergoes minor surgery

Clarke makes SAFC head coach claim after Le Bris' appointment

Sunderland fans were led to believe the pre-season games would be in Alicante. They are actually in Murcia.

SAFC fans feel 'stranded' in Benidorm after fixture and transport news

How SAFC fans can stream South Shields and Gateshead friendlies

9 Wearside chess scenes to check out as the world enjoys a resurgence in the game.

Nine chess scenes - a look at the game that's loved by footballers

Phil Parkinson

Ex-Sunderland, Charlton and West Ham man joins Parkinson at Wrexham

'He’ll be loved': Returning SAFC defender given glowing assessment

The bricks are to be moved to this section of wall beside the Stadium of Light's main entrance.

SAFC finally reveals new location for Wall of Fame bricks move

SAFC defender makes loan admission and explains next aim

SAFC 2024/25 home shirt update after record number of sales

Sunderland goalkeeper Claudia Moan

'No other choice' - Sunderland goalkeeper reacts after departure

Kristjaan Speakman

Speakman's apology to fans plus transfer and contract update

Little information has been added by the club, 58 days after it announced the move.

SAFC fans still in the dark over SoL bricks after deadline passes

Sunderland's sporting director Kristjaan Speakman

Kristjaan Speakman drops huge contract hint in first summer interview

Sunderland's new head coach

Le Bris reveals why he joined Sunderland and his message to fans

Sunderland's new home shirt

Sunderland fans bought eight weeks of new home shirt stock in one day

Regis Le Bris

Le Bris spotted in Sunderland as former fan-favourite visits Wearside

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