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THE BIG PREVIEW: SCU Torreense v Sunderland
14.10.26, 15:09 Updated 14.10.26, 15:11 3 Minute Read
The Opposition: SCU Torreense
Torreense head into Thursday’s fixture following a historic season in Portuguese football, having secured their first-ever Taça de Portugal title in May 2026. Luís Tralhão’s side defeated Sporting CP 2-1 after extra time in the final, with a late penalty from Stopira securing a famous victory and qualification for the 2026-27 Europa League league phase.
Their European adventure is particularly unusual, with Torreense competing in Portugal’s second tier, Liga Portugal 2, despite their domestic cup success.
The club, based in Torres Vedras, was founded in 1917 and is known as Os Azuis-Grenás, referring to its traditional blue and maroon colours.
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Keith Chapman
Editorcontributed 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.