Club Details: Sunderland AFC

Sunderland Association Football Club (Sunderland AFC or SAFC), founded in 1879, play their home games at the Stadium of Light. Their nicknames include the Black Cats and The Mackems.

Stadium / Home Ground: Stadium of Light

Other Details

Away Travel Info: Stadium of Light

By Train

Sunderlands train station is approximately a 10 to 15 minute walk from the ground. It has excellent links to the British Rail network and Metro system, ensuring quick and easy travel to other areas in the region. Seaburn train station is also located close by.

By Metro

When travelling to the match by Metro, supporters have the choice of arriving at either St. Peters or the Stadium of Light Metro stations prior to the game.

When leaving the stadium after the game, supporters travelling towards South Hylton must board at St. Peters Metro Station. Supporters travelling towards Newcastle must board at the Stadium of Light station.

These restrictions are a necessary measure to ease crowd congestion and assist with speedy and efficient return journey for all fans.

Bus Routes

Easily accessible by public transport, bus numbers 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 15 and 16 all stop within a few minutes walk of the Stadium of Light.

All main bus routes across Wearside connect to the Citys central bus station, Park Lane Interchange, which is also within easy walking distance of the stadium.

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Pos	Team	Pld	Pts
1	Ipswich Town	43	89
2	Leicester City	42	88
3	Leeds United	43	87
4	Southampton	42	84
5	West Bromwich Albion	43	72
6	Norwich City	43	71
7	Hull City	42	65
8	Coventry City	42	63
9	Middlesbrough	43	63
10	Preston North End	43	63
11	Cardiff City	43	59
12	Bristol City	43	58
13	Sunderland	43	56
14	Swansea City	43	53
15	Watford	43	52
16	Millwall	43	50
17	Blackburn Rovers	43	49
18	Plymouth Argyle	43	48
19	Queens Park Rangers	43	47
20	Stoke City	43	47
21	Birmingham City	43	45
22	Huddersfield Town	43	44
23	Sheffield Wednesday	43	44
24	Rotherham United	43	23

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