The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away-day planner

Stadium of Light, Sunderland

Everything an away end needs at Stadium of Light — the route, the safe pub, and the detour worth making. Built around the published 2026–27 fixture list, with general travel reminders for the date.

Full Sunderland guide

Selected date

Sat 20 Feb

15:00 · v Everton

Kick-off subject to change (TV picks). Source: Premier League fixtures · checked 14 October 2026

Ground

Stadium of Light

Capacity 49,000

Away end

North Stand (north end)

Varies by fixture

Travel

Stadium of Light (Metro)

5–10 min walk (crowds may add time)

Coming up at Sunderland

Upcoming home games

Your matchday card

Sunderland v Everton

Saturday 20 February 2027 · 15:00 · Stadium of Light

Kick-off 15:00
Drive to the groundWalk from Stadium of Light (Metro)Where to stay

  • Leave home

    3h journey each way

    09:30

  • Pub / food

    Time for a pint and a bite

    12:30

  • At the ground

    Beat the turnstile queues

    14:00

  • In your seat

    Warm-up and team news

    14:40

Times are a guide from the published kick-off — always allow extra for engineering works and matchday road closures.

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Sunderland v Everton: the build-up

Fan previews and travel chat, gathered in the week before kick-off.

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Away days at Stadium of Light

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Sunderland

Popular food guides and reviews from YouTube.

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Best pubs in Sunderland

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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Stylised illustration of Stadium of Light in Sunderland
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Getting there

  • St Peter's Metro — Tyne and Wear Metro station a five-minute walk from the ground, connected to Newcastle Central via Sunderland station.
  • Sunderland station — Mainline station in the city centre, a 20-minute walk or short Metro ride to the ground.
  • Driving — A19 to the A1231; the stadium's own car parks are extensive and among the more straightforward in the league to use.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • The Wearmouth, city centre — Large pub near the station, popular for a pre-match pint before heading to the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Stadium of Light concourse — Standard pie and Bovril fare, with reasonably quick-moving queues. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Roker seafront cafés — A short bus ride away for those wanting a coastal pre-match instead. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

National Glass Centre

Riverside museum on the site of the old Monkwearmouth colliery, a short walk from the ground.

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Roker Beach and Pier

A striking Victorian pier and clean beach, a short bus ride from the city centre.

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Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens

Free city-centre museum with a striking glasshouse extension.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Colliery Tavern, Roker

    A proper local's pub near the seafront, well away from the main matchday routes.

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  • Old Monkwearmouth Station Museum

    A small, little-visited museum in a restored Victorian station building near the ground.

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  • Hylton Castle

    A ruined medieval castle on the edge of the city, rarely visited by away fans but an easy taxi ride.

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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Sunderland; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

The Stadium of Light is one of the largest and most passionate grounds in the division — arrive early as the concourses fill quickly.

Ground note · unverified

Wearside derbies with Newcastle involve extremely heavy policing and strict segregation; follow official travel advice closely.

What the day will cost

Rough guide for a trip to Sunderland

Rough advance return fare per person

  • Travel£53
  • Away ticket£30
  • Drinks (3 pints)£16
  • Food on the day£14

Each person

£112

Group of 2

£225

Estimates only — fuel at 16p a mile, pints at £5.20, and walk-up rail fares can be far higher than advance singles.

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