A VIP visit to the Stadium of Light is also a good result for charity. Sunderland fan Rachel Robbins, 28, of Washington, and 19 family and friends will watch the New Year's Day match with Ipswich from Metro Radio's private suite and enjoy a buffet and drinks. Rachel bid £1,200 in the station's Pop Fund Appeal for the treat. She said her family were Sunderlandfans but didn't have season tickets because of work so January 1 was ideal because it is a holiday.