Tranmere Rovers

Mark Hughes brings his Carlisle side to DN4 this weekend.

EFL club with seven ex-Sunderland players on books suffers relegation

Max Power of Sunderland and teammates celebrate with the Papa John's Trophy at Wembley Stadium.

Where are they now? Sunderland's Papa John's Trophy winning squad

Kristjaan Speakman

Sunderland transfer latest amid Mendy, Roko Simic and Cannon interest

Tom Cannon struck twice in 13 league appearances for Leicester City last term. Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Sunderland target left out of Leicester City squad after £5m bid

Max Power of Sunderland and teammates celebrate with the Papa John's Trophy at Wembley Stadium. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland and Wigan Athletic man departs club after promotion

Max Power of Sunderland and teammates celebrate with the Papa John's Trophy at Wembley Stadium. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

What has happened to the SAFC side that won the Papa John's Trophy

Who is Al Hamadi? Sunderland target profiled amid reported interest

Tom Cannon.

Sunderland transfer target Tom Cannon spotted at Championship rivals

Newcastle United's English midfielder Elliot Anderson warms up prior to the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England, on August 21, 2022.(Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

'Not where I want to be' – youngster not content after starting two games in 17

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe.

Eddie Howe reveals two new Newcastle United injury concerns

BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Callum McManaman of Tranmere Rovers in action during the Sky Bet League Two match between Tranmere Rovers and Northampton Town at Prenton Park on October 23, 2021 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Ex-Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday attacker now officially free agent

Chris Maguire was one of the 12 summer departures (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

How have SAFC's summer departures fared since leaving the club?

James Vaughan

Ex-Sunderland and Wigan Athletic striker named sporting director of EFL club

Josh Hawkes has joined Tranmere Rovers

Lee Johnson delivers this interesting verdict after Sunderland youngsters make J...

Josh Hawkes.

'Don’t understand that one' - Sunderland fans split over transfer decision

Former Sunderland forward Josh Hawkes

Josh Hawkes sends classy farewell message to Sunderland and 'brilliant' supporte...
Josh Hawkes has thanked Sunderland's 'brilliant' supporters after sealing a permanent move to Tranmere Rovers on Tuesday.
Phil Smith

Josh Hawkes playing for Sunderland.

Hawkes leaves SAFC after permanent transfer is agreed

Sunderland are back in action tonight.

Papa John's Trophy draw details ahead of SAFC v Oldham

Sunderland youngster Will Harris

Sunderland youngster Will Harris reveals he was on brink of leaving the club bef...

Josh Hawkes playing for Sunderland.

The expert view on Josh Hakwes after Tranmere loan move

Sunderland midfielder Josh Hawkes scored his first goal for Tranmere since joining on loan (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

This is how Sunderland prospect Josh Hawkes is getting on at Tranmere

Sunderland loanee Anthony Patterson made his debut for Notts County yesterday (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Sunderland Loan Watch: How did SAFC's loanees get on yesterday?

Sunderland forward Josh Hawkes

Hawkes opens up on his last-gasp loan move

Sunderland chief reveals why midfielder has gone out on loan

Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

Tranmere Rovers sign Josh Hawkes

Sunderland play their final pre-season friendly tonight

Sunderland squad hit by gastroenteritis outbreak

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson

The Sunderland XI likely to face Hull City... and perhaps Wigan
Sunderland face Hull City on Friday night in their final pre-season friendly.
Phil Smith

Ellis Taylor scores for Sunderland at Harrogate Town

Taylor opens up on his impressive Sunderland progress

Lee Johnson

SAFC News RECAP: Jordan Jones set to join Ipswich Town as Cats eye full-back

Sunderland fans enjoy being back on the road at Tranmere Rovers for the pre-season friendly last night.

The fantastic photos of Sunderland fans enjoying Tranmere Rovers clash

Sunderland attacking midfielder Elliot Embleton

Embleton to Blackpool update provided as Barton set for Bristol Rovers return

Jordan Jones

Sunderland AFC transfer gossip: Ex-star eyed by rivals as Cats told to hand play...

Jack Diamond in action against Tranmere Rovers.

Sunderland vs Hull City: Is there a stream? Can I get tickets?

The story of the evening as Sunderland's youngsters play out draw with League Two side Tranmere Rovers

The story of the evening as Sunderland play out draw with Tranmere Rovers

Sunderland fans have this transfer message over striker as they deliver verdict on Tranmere Rovers draw

Sunderland fans have this transfer message over striker after Tranmere draw

How every Sunderland player fared at Tranmere Rovers

How every Sunderland player fared at Tranmere Rovers as youngsters feature

Jack Diamond in action at Prenton Park

This is how Sunderland's latest friendly just played out

Lee Johnson

'Excited for this!': Sunderland fans react as Lee Johnson names intriguing team

Tranmere Rovers v Sunderland: Is there a stream? Can I get tickets?

Tranmere Rovers v Sunderland: Is there a stream? Can I get tickets?

Sunderland defender Bailey Wrght

Wright set for Sunderland return on Tuesday night

Lynden Gooch scores against Tranmere Rovers at Wembley

Sunderland confirm fourth pre-season friendly opponent

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson.

Bristol Rovers vs Sunderland: Is game on TV? Is there a stream?

The financial boost received by Sunderland after their Papa John's Trophy final win at Wembley

Revealed: The financial boost received by Sunderland after their Wembley win

Sunderland players celebrate winning the Papa John's trophy.

13 photos as Sunderland end 48-year Wembley hoodoo

Sunderland players celebrate with the Papa John's Trophy after the Papa John's Trophy Final match between Sunderland and Tranmere Rovers on March 14, 2021.

Leadbitter on emotional Wembley win, Lee Johnson & Sunderland supporters

Keith Hill

'A scoreboard failure': Tranmere boss has this assessment on SAFC's Wembley win

The story of the day as Sunderland win at Wembley

The brilliant story of the day as Sunderland finally win at Wembley

A selection of your photos following Sunderland AFC's Wembley triumph.

Fans celebrate as SAFC win at Wembley

Your pre-match selfies showing support for the lads.

SAFC fans show support with selfies

Lee Burge of Sunderland celebrates victory with team mate Luke O'Nien following the Papa John's Trophy Final match between Sunderland and Tranmere Rovers.

Phil Smith's player ratings after Papa John's Trophy triumph against Tranmere

Lynden Gooch celebrates the winning goal.

Watch the incredible celebration scenes as Sunderland beat Tranmere Rovers to li...

Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien.

'Absolutely phenomenal' SAFC fans praise key man after Papa John's Trophy win

Aiden McGeady.

Watch the stunning Aiden McGeady pass that led to Lynden Gooch goal against Tran...

Aiden McGeady.

Sunderland AFC player ratings: Who starred and who flopped in first half at Wemb...

Tom Flanagan needed treatment just before half-time.

Sunderland suffer another defensive injury blow in Papa John's Trophy final agai...

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