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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
Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor scored twice as Haiti beat Dominican Republic 4-1 in the Concacaf Nations League in the early hours of Friday morning.
02.10.26News
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
Sunderland’s international contingent was heavily involved across the opening days of the September international break, with nine Black Cats featuring for their respective nations on Thursday and Friday.
26.09.26News
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
Sunderland's Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against fellow Premier League side Brentford has been confirmed for Wednesday 28th October, with a 7.45pm kick-off.
18.09.26News
Well, then. How was last night for you? There are Sunderland matches you remember because of the result, matches you remember because of the goal or how we played, and then there are nights that stay with you forever.
17.09.26Analysis
Sunderland begin their Europa League campaign this evening when AZ Alkmaar visit the Stadium of Light. Kick-off is at 8pm as the Black Cats play their first European fixture in 53 years, marking a landmark occasion for the Club, its players and supporters.
16.09.26News
It really is hard to believe that it’s only five years ago that Sunderland were preparing for another League One game against Accrington Stanley. Tonight the Lads will take on AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League before travelling to Manchester City at the weekend.
16.09.26Analysis
Jeff Brown has spent almost 60 years following Sunderland – first from the Roker End, then from the press box.
15.09.26Features
This Wednesday evening's Europa League fixture against AZ Alkmaar will be a historic occasion for Sunderland, marking the Club’s first game in Europe for 53 years. With supporters travelling from the Netherlands for the game, as part of their visit, a number of AZ Alkmaar supporters will take part in a planned march to the Stadium of Light.
14.09.26News
Despite the defeat on Saturday evening, there were plenty of positives for Sunderland fans to come from the game. Régis Le Bris described himself as both “proud and disappointed”, and that probably sums up the night perfectly.
14.09.26Analysis
Sunderland return to Premier League action on Saturday evening as they welcome reigning champions Arsenal to the Stadium of Light (8pm). The Black Cats will be looking to continue their encouraging start to the new campaign after collecting four points from their opening three league fixtures and progressing in the Carabao Cup in midweek.
11.09.26News
The official programme for the game was Programme No. 39 of the 1968/69 season, incorporating the Football League Review, and cost just one shilling.
11.09.26History
Sunderland’s Premier League fixtures against Manchester United and Liverpool in December have been selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports. Régis Le Bris’ side will travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Wednesday 30th December (7.30pm).
10.09.26News
Sunderland are into the last 16 of the Carabao Cup, and while nobody is going to pretend Tuesday night's 1-0 victory over Hull City was a thriller, there was plenty to like about it. Régis Le Bris changed virtually the entire side, giving opportunities to players who have spent much of the season watching from the sidelines.
10.09.26Analysis
Sunderland return to cup action on Tuesday evening as they welcome Hull City to the Stadium of Light in the third round of the Carabao Cup (7.45pm). Régis Le Bris’ side drew 1-1 with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, following a 1-0 home victory over Fulham and a narrow opening-day defeat at Ipswich Town.
07.09.26News
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