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From watching Sunderland on the terraces at Roker Park to scoring on his senior debut, Martin Smith enjoyed a career that many Sunderland youngsters could only dream of.
03.11.26Features
There are defeats that can be explained away as bad luck, missed chances or a dodgy refereeing decision. Then there are defeats that leave you questioning the direction of an entire football club. Sunderland’s damaging loss at Coventry City falls firmly into the latter category.
01.11.26Analysis
Sunderland return to Premier League action this afternoon as the Black Cats travel to the Coventry Building Society Arena to face Coventry City (3pm).
31.10.26News
Sunderland booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Brentford at the Stadium of Light - a night with many positives for Regis Le Bris to consider ahead of the weekend's game at Coventry City. Here are five things we learned from a highly positive night on Wearside.
31.10.26Analysis
Sunderland were held to a frustrating 0–0 draw against Leeds United in the Premier League, with Régis Le Bris's side showing encouraging signs of improvement despite being unable to find a winning goal at the Stadium of Light.
28.10.26Analysis
Sunderland return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon as they welcome Leeds United to the Stadium of Light (4.30pm).
24.10.26News
A decision made behind closed doors, without meaningful consultation, and despite the previous derby passing largely without incident, raises serious questions about fairness and common sense.
22.10.26Features
Sunderland have released a statement confirming that following a decision by Newcastle’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG), Black Cats supporters attending the Premier League away fixture at Newcastle United (Sunday 6th December, 2pm) will be required to travel by organised coach.
21.10.26News
Sunderland have announced changes to four Premier League fixtures in December - including the derby at Newcastle.
Sunderland suffered a desperately disappointing 2–0 defeat away to Bournemouth in the Premier League, with goals from Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson condemning Régis Le Bris's side to another damaging result.
21.10.26Analysis
Sunderland return to Premier League action on Sunday afternoon as they make the long journey to the south coast to face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium (2pm).
18.10.26News
So will those Mackems at Wembley in March 2014 get to celebrate retrospectively and claim a League Cup Final victory thanks to Fabio Borini’s tenth-minute strike? Probably not. Manchester City’s subsequent three goals will still stand, though the 3-1 result may be asterisked with the ‘cheats’ added in brackets.
16.10.26Features
Sunderland slumped to a dismal home defeat with a hugely disappointing performance as 10-men Brighton made the long trip home with the three points. Goals from Maxim De Cuyper and Jaouen Hadjam secured the win following an impressive defensive display despite Pascal Struijk’s dismissal leaving them with ten men for most of the second half.
11.10.26Analysis
Sunderland return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon after the three-week international break as they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Stadium of Light (3pm).
09.10.26News
Sunderland Head Coach Régis Le Bris has provided an update on the fitness of Dan Ballard, Brian Brobbey and Habib Diarra ahead of the Black Cats' Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.
08.10.26News
Tom Burwell's eventful five-month spell as Sunderland's Interim Chief Executive has come to an sudden end, with the club announcing his departure with immediate effect.
08.10.26Analysis
Sunderland have announced that Tom Burwell has left his position as Interim CEO with immediate effect. Burwell has been Interim Chief Executive for the past five months, with owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus now assuming the role of Executive Chairman, working closely with the Club’s senior management team to lead the Club day-to-day.
05.10.26News
For the 35,000-plus Sunderland supporters who made the long journey to Wembley, full of hope, on Sunday 2nd March 2014, the Capital One Cup final against a star-studded Manchester City was a day of extraordinary highs and crushing lows.
30.09.26Analysis
From playing in front of “a man and his dog” at Murton to representing Sunderland in the 1985 Milk Cup Final at Wembley, promotion and Manchester United, Chris Turner looks back on his unforgettable Sunderland journey.
28.09.26Features
Enzo Le Fée has committed his future to Sunderland by signing a new long-term contract. The 26-year-old has agreed a new deal until the summer of 2031, becoming the latest Sunderland player to commit his future to the Club.
23.09.26News
When Régis Le Bris walked into the Etihad Stadium for his 100th game as Sunderland Head Coach, there was something almost poetic about the setting. The number on the programme represented far more than a personal milestone. It told the story of a remarkable transformation that had taken place on Wearside in little more than two years.
22.09.26Features
Sunderland's Premier League fixtures against Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in November have been rescheduled following the Club’s participation in the Europa League. Chelsea's visit to the Stadium of Light will now take place on Sunday 8th November, with a 2pm kick-off.
21.09.26News
Sunderland conceded five goals and left the Etihad empty-handed. However, that scoreline does not tell the full story of a remarkable afternoon in Manchester, where Sunderland went toe-to-toe with one of the best sides in the Premier League and, for long spells, looked the better side.
20.09.26Analysis
Sunderland return to Premier League action this Sunday afternoon as they travel to the Etihad Stadium to face title-challengers Manchester City (2pm). The Black Cats head into the fixture on the back of a memorable Europa League victory, having beaten AZ Alkmaar in midweek to make a winning return to Europe after 53 years.
20.09.26News
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