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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.

Club Name:

Club Address:

Sunderland AFC

Stadium of Light
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 1SU

Telephone:

0371 911 1973

Stadium / Home Ground: Stadium of Light

Stadium:

Capacity:

Address:

Stadium of Light

49,000

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 1SU

Other Details

Club Founded:

Team Colours:

1879

Red & White

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.



Sunderland AFC Latest Fixtures

Date Home Team Away Team
Sat 4th May Sunderland Sheffield Wednesday

Sunderland AFC Latest Results

Date Home Team Away Team Result
Sat 27th Apr Watford Sunderland 1-0
Sat 20th Apr Sunderland Millwall 0-1

Championship
Pos Team Pld Pts
1 Leicester City 45 97
2 Ipswich Town 45 93
3 Leeds United 45 90
4 Southampton 45 84
5 Norwich City 45 73
6 West Bromwich Albion 45 72
7 Hull City 45 70
8 Middlesbrough 45 66
9 Coventry City 45 64
10 Preston North End 45 63
11 Bristol City 45 62
12 Cardiff City 45 62
13 Swansea City 45 57
14 Watford 45 56
15 Sunderland 45 56
16 Millwall 45 56
17 Queens Park Rangers 45 53
18 Stoke City 45 53
19 Blackburn Rovers 45 50
20 Sheffield Wednesday 45 50
21 Plymouth Argyle 45 48
22 Birmingham City 45 47
23 Huddersfield Town 45 45
24 Rotherham United 45 24

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