Stadium of Light
England’s Red Roses will open their home Rugby World Cup on Friday 22nd August against USA at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. USA hooker Kathryn Treder is no stranger to the north east, having played for Darlington Mowden Park Sharks, before folding at the conclusion of the end of the 2022/23 Premier 15s season. She hopes […]
The Women’s Rugby World Cup took part in a Beacon of Light takeover on March 8th, ahead of their Stadium of Light opener on August 22nd. There was a chance to see the World Cup trophy, alongside plenty of rugby activities to take part in, including: walking and tag rugby, children’s activities and skill demonstrations […]
This weekend’s North East derby between Sunderland AFC Women and Newcastle United Women is expected to break the attendance record for a Women’s Championship match. Sunderland revealed that 12,000 tickets were sold for the fixture at the Stadium of Light on October 13 – and the club is now aiming to sell 20,000. 12,000 […]
The Stadium of Light is the home to Sunderland AFC and has held some great fixtures over its time. From surviving relegation from the Premier League on the last day of the season, to witnessing consecutive relegations down to League One, Sunderland fans have been through it all. Here are 10 fan-favourite football matches to […]
After 18 years of no silverware Whickham are searching for glory as they take on West Auckland Town in the competition finale at the home of Sunderland AFC – The Stadium of Light. Boyhood Mackem and Whickham manager Lee Haldane will be on the touchline of the stadium he’s visited so many times as […]
The Black Cats are set to host Darren Moore’s Huddersfield Town who are looking to curb their run of five winless matches at the Stadium Of Light tonight. Tony Mowbray’s side succumbed to a 2-0 loss to Plymouth Argyle last time out, so the hosts will be looking to get back to winning ways with […]
Rock superstar Bruce Springsteen will make a triumphant return to the North East for the first time in over a decade as he embarks on a colossal European Tour in 2024. The 74-year-old “Born to Run” singer announced that he will be embarking on a 22-show tour of Europe along with the E Street Band. […]
Sunderland fans have been assured that a potential striker target could solve their centre-forward struggles. Wimbledon striker Ali Al-Hamadi has been linked with a January move to Wearside – according to the Sunderland Echo. The 21-year-old joined the Dons in January, but 14 goals in 33 appearances have alerted clubs in the Championship and League […]
