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Joe Cowan signs professional contract
17-year-old Joe Cowan has signed his first professional contract with Sunderland AFC after nearly a decade at the club's academy.
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Report: SAFC Women score four in opening-day win over Bristol City
Sunderland Women started their 2026-27 season with a 4-1 victory over Bristol City at Eppleton, with Katy Watson scoring twice in the win.
ADINGRA AGREES AJAX LOAN
Simon Adingra will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at AFC Ajax after joining Sunderland from Brighton last summer.
SUNDERLAND AFC & WOLF COMPETITIONS AGREE NEW MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
Sunderland AFC has renewed its multi-year partnership with South Shields-based Wolf Competitions as Official Competitions Partner, bringing stadium…
Reinildo: We’re ready to keep pushing forward
Sunderland AFC secured a 2-0 victory at RC Lens in France, with goals from Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor. Reinildo says the squad is in good form ahead of…
Ahoka: “I’m ready to learn and develop”
Midfielder Jules Ahoka, 20, has joined Sunderland AFC from Royal Antwerp and is eager to make an impact in his first Premier League season.
SAFC U21 begin Premier League 2 with five-star victory
Sunderland U21 began their Premier League 2 campaign with a dominant 5-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Eppleton Colliery Welfare, with Trey Ogunsuyi…
Cup Scheme to launch for General Admission Season Ticket Holders
Sunderland AFC season ticket holders can now sign up for the Europa League cup scheme from 10 August, securing their seat for all four home group stage…
Win a signed Methalie Shirt!
Sunderland AFC is giving away a signed 2026-27 third shirt to celebrate Dayann Methalie's signing. Members can enter by 9am on 28 August 2026.
Join Foundation's FPL Competition
Foundation of Light is running a Fantasy Premier League mini-league. £5 entries support programmes across the North East — winners get a signed SAFC shirt.
Report: U21s battle to draw against PSV
Sunderland Under-21s drew 1-1 with Jong PSV in the PL International Cup at the Stadium of Light. Felix Scott equalised after PSV took the lead through a…
Fantasy Premier League: Sunderland's best picks for 2026-27
Four Sunderland AFC players recommended for Fantasy Premier League 2026-27, including Enzo Le Fée and Brian Brobbey ahead of the new campaign.
Bournemouth & Leeds fixtures moved for live television coverage
Sunderland's Premier League matches against Bournemouth (18 October) and Leeds United (25 October) have been moved for live Sky Sports coverage with new…
Le Bris hails second-half intensity in Rennes victory
Sunderland AFC ended pre-season with a 2-1 victory over Stade Rennes at the Stadium of Light, with goals from Brobbey and Hume after a dominant second…
U18 PL fixtures announced
Sunderland AFC U18 will face elite academies including Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle in their 28-fixture 2026-27 campaign, starting at…
Fulham tickets: Members’ priority window now open
Sunderland AFC members can buy tickets for the Fulham match on 30 August before general sale. Priority window closes Monday at 4pm.
‘Energy and togetherness’, pleases Le Bris
Sunderland AFC secured a 2-0 victory against Lens in France with goals from Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor, with manager Régis Le Bris praising the squad's…
Young SAFC XI beaten by RC Lens
Sunderland's young side lost 4-1 to RC Lens in France after missing two penalties in the second half that could have changed the contest.
MISSIPO JOINS SAFC WOMEN
Sunderland AFC Women have signed Belgium international Kassandra Missipo on a two-year deal until 2028. The midfielder brings 60+ caps and Serie A…
Hume and Isidor on target as Sunderland win in Lens
Sunderland AFC defeated RC Lens 2-0 in a pre-season friendly in France, with goals from Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor securing victory.