Sunderland was founded in 1879 and plays in the Premier League, the top flight of England football. Home matches are played at Stadium of Light (capacity 49,000). If you have ever attended a Sunderland match, you can log it in Footbeen — the app will map every stadium you have been to, tally your stats, and remember every goal you have seen.
At a glance
- Founded
- 1879
- Country
- England
- League
- Premier League
- Home ground
- Stadium of Light
- Capacity
- 49,000
Recent matches
- 12 Apr 2026 Sunderland vs Tottenham 1 - 0
- 22 Mar 2026 Newcastle vs Sunderland 1 - 2
- 14 Mar 2026 Sunderland vs Brighton 0 - 1
- 8 Mar 2026 Port Vale vs Sunderland 1 - 0
- 3 Mar 2026 Leeds vs Sunderland 0 - 1
Upcoming Sunderland fixtures
- 19 Apr 2026 Aston Villa vs Sunderland A
- 24 Apr 2026 Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest H
- 2 May 2026 Wolves vs Sunderland A
- 9 May 2026 Sunderland vs Manchester United H
- 17 May 2026 Everton vs Sunderland A
Frequently asked
How do I track my Sunderland matches?
Download Footbeen (free on iOS and Android). Sunderland is pre-loaded along with every Premier League fixture since 2010. Tap any match you attended, and it joins your diary — the stadium lights up on your personal map.
Where does Sunderland play their home matches?
Sunderland play home matches at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, capacity 49,000.
Can I log old Sunderland matches from years ago?
Yes. Footbeen's catalogue goes back to 2010, so you can retrospectively log Sunderland matches you attended from any season since then.
What league does Sunderland play in?
Sunderland plays in the Premier League, the top division of England football.
What is Sunderland's stadium capacity?
Sunderland plays at Stadium of Light, which has a capacity of 49,000 spectators in Sunderland.
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- Premier League — all clubs and standings
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