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Nicknamed the Black Cats, Sunderland play home games at the 49,000-capacity Stadium of Light, having moved from Roker Park in 1997. The club has a long-standing rivalry with nearby Newcastle United, with whom the Tyne–Wear derby has been contested since 1898. They play in red and white-striped shirts and black shorts. [3]
Sunderland have played home league games at the Stadium of Light since 1997. Sunderland Association Football Club, an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, was founded in 1879. [1]
The exact location, and the details of the games are unknown, but Sunderland A.F.C. recognise The Cedars as their second home, [5] and a Blue plaque marks an approximate location. [6] At least one friendly game was played in Whitburn , but the club does not recognise this as an official home.
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As well as holding Sunderland games, the stadium has also hosted England matches. The stadium was one of several venues used as temporary home grounds for the England team while the redevelopment of Wembley Stadium took place. [81] It hosted its first England game in 1999, when they played Belgium in a friendly match, which England won 2–1. [82]
Goal! Sunderland 2, Sheffield United 1. Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Eliezer Mayenda. Sunderland vs Sheffield ...
On 17 May, Sunderland announced their first slate of pre-season fixtures, against South Shields, Gateshead, Blackpool and Bradford City. [51] A weeks training camp in Alicante was later confirmed with a fixtures against Eldense and Nottingham Forest. [52] [53] On July 16, a final friendly was confirmed, against Marseille in Bradford. [54]