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Europa League sign inside of Molineux Stadium ahead of the Europa League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Espanyol at Molineux, Wolverhampton, England on 20 February 2020.

Sunderland’s Europa League adventure is almost here!

Sunderland’s remarkable journey back to European football is about to enter a new chapter. After securing Europa League qualification with a famous 2-1 victory over Chelsea in May, the Black Cats are preparing to discover who they will face when the league phase draw takes place on Friday lunchtime.

27.08.26, 22:39 Updated 27.08.26, 22:39 5 Minute Read

Keith Chapman

Keith Chapman

It is another remarkable milestone for a club whose fortunes have changed dramatically in the space of just a few years.

In 2022, Sunderland were celebrating promotion from League One.

Just two years later, Michael Beale was in charge as the club finished 16th in the Championship.

Now, Sunderland are preparing to travel across Europe and potentially visit some of the continent’s most iconic football cities.

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Keith Chapman

Keith Chapman contributed to Sunderland's matchday programme from 2001-2016. Season ticket holder and supporter for over 40 years, Keith was one of the fans in one of the fleet of taxis home from Bristol Airport organised by Niall Quinn when he was Chairman of SAFC! Has also worked as a Programme Editor for Non-League, EFL and Premier League clubs since 2014.

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