The Northern Echo | Sunderland AFC https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/ The Northern Echo Sunderland AFC en-gb Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:04:13 +0100 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:04:13 +0100 https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Northern Echo | Sunderland AFC https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/sunderland/ Brian Brobbey injury update and Sunderland plan confirmed ahead of Leeds United clash https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26659000.brian-brobbey-injury-update-sunderland-plan-confirmed/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:50:00 +0100 559000f9f24728be2192373f1ffede6a dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Win tickets for Sunderland vs Leeds United Premier League game at Stadium of Light https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26658763.win-tickets-sunderland-vs-leeds-united-premier-league-game/?ref=rss Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:09:13 +0100 bf874e3b432f3d500d28546f390c7435 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw The Lech Poznan lowdown: All you need to know ahead of Sunderland's next Europa game https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26652091.lech-poznan-lowdown-ahead-sunderlands-europa-league-game/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100 a51cb357d268453285885efbe29482ff scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland issue statement on plan for May's derby vs Newcastle amid 'disappointment' https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26652246.sunderland-clarify-stance-mays-derby-newcastle-united/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:30:38 +0100 6c6bc3c56a5b6dd9f502ac99f8742745 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Regis Le Bris spells out what he is demanding from Sunderland players in next week https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26651247.regis-le-bris-demanding-sunderland-players/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0100 076f6c13883a9207e79d95289d006068 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland issue strong statement expressing unhappiness at Newcastle 'bubble' rules https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26651362.sunderland-unhappy-bubble-rules-derby-game-newcastle/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:37:21 +0100 b77fae9561719bcb5df7d6122a6d38aa scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Four of Sunderland's December matches are rearranged - including Tyne-Wear derby https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26650453.four-sunderlands-december-matches-rearranged-tv-coverage/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:39:30 +0100 67641e04f96059741ea427090d262ced scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Ticket details & 'bubble game' transport plans for Sunderland fans at Newcastle derby https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26650316.sunderland-fans-will-bused-st-james-park-newcastle-game/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:19:02 +0100 a8b9e0292e62eed266f228b65a273ac6 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Robin Roefs' different stance to Nordi Mukiele when assessing Sunderland situation https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26649756.robin-roefs-not-worried-sunderlands-position-league-table/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:06:28 +0100 b974be4d2cbbe474ff02b5924ac9bf37 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson The key thing that has gone wrong at Sunderland - and what now needs to change https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26648061.sunderland-need-change-wake-defeat-bournemouth/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:26:35 +0100 c4441c99adb3c626b430473eb9746726 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Regis Le Bris reveals Brian Brobbey latest - and when striker is set to return https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26647576.regis-le-bris-reveals-comeback-plan-sunderlands-brian-brobbey/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 9727643cd0bbb105c82939418d3e569b scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson What Le Bris said about Sunderland's alarming league position after Bournemouth loss https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26647547.regis-le-bris-responds-sunderland-league-position-bournemouth/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:09:43 +0100 bbf73572875e98c7c9d623c89035865b scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland player who was 'disastrous' - but team-mate who was 'best by a long way' https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26647471.low-player-ratings-sunderland-2-0-defeat-bournemouth/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:10:25 +0100 cc9f920704cb2c6bd1c86d89d86149f2 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson The biggest reason why Sunderland have to worry after defeat at Bournemouth https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26647446.kevin-danso-sent-off-sunderland-suffer-defeat-bournemouth/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:45:29 +0100 94c21935cd658e5bd6a0482fdbecf0c7 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Timur Tutierov stays in Sunderland team amid worrying Brian Brobbey development https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26647240.regis-le-bris-makes-five-changes-sunderland-game-bournemouth/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:33:06 +0100 842d2636ab61a1fd3ec880e5bb3d4e39 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson The judgement from Sunderland's win over Torreense Noah Sadiki says 'would be unfair' https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26645385.noah-sadiki-says-sunderland-players-need-time-torreense-win/?ref=rss Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 8a2aa837233e6469c5a1cb9f3b587c14 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Timur Tutierov's powerful message on Ukraine and reflections on full Sunderland debut https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26642424.sunderlands-timur-tutierov-sends-powerful-message-ukraine/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 b0e6eb0cf9a0846c69994c4884a4e771 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland charity marks 25 years with special matchday celebration https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26642910.stagecoach-backs-sunderland-foundation-light-anniversary/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100 d937584f9425d1b7544e2f6c57051908 francis.redwood@newsquest.co.uk | Francis Redwood I was in Leiria with Sunderland - and it turned out to be the perfect European trip https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26642913.sunderlands-time-leiria-perfect-european-away-trip/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100 d79cea0282a52a1d457a6d5b239b528a scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Why Noah Sadiki 'shut up his team-mates' in Torreense win as historic moment arrived https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26642325.noah-sadiki-reflects-historic-sunderland-winner-torreense/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 be65412bd957a064d0ba30299558babf scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland boss reveals which player gave him most to think about in Torreense win https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26641783.regis-le-bris-impressed-jules-ahoka-torreense-win/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 7caa9e24284e448916f20f4cfcc490d1 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Regis Le Bris reveals who is fit for Sunderland game at Bournemouth - and who isn't https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26641781.regis-le-bris-reveals-sunderland-team-news-bournemouth-game/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 2831756caf27f9d54a8db0e6beac53e6 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson What Regis Le Bris felt his Sunderland players lived up to in dramatic European win https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26641711.regis-le-bris-delighted-sunderland-win-torreense/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:06:19 +0100 479aba3ded699db5e2bc4674b8626835 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland star who 'transformed game' but teammate who 'failed to ask questions' https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26641676.sunderland-player-ratings-torreense-europa-league-win/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:00:29 +0100 b3c856d8f8ee33001e9dfcb76152ac77 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Regis Le Bris' changes spark Sunderland comeback on historic European night https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26641666.noah-sadiki-sunderlands-hero-torreense-europa-league-win/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:50:09 +0100 9a2eca87ba8e1d856fc410968768c367 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Tutierov leading the line for Sunderland as Le Bris makes seven changes in Portugal https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26641184.sunderland-team-news-timur-tutierov-starts-portugal/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:34:34 +0100 dde8ec090eb2513dc89c31bdeeb5552c scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Predicted Sunderland starting XI at Torreense after Regis Le Bris injury revelation https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26638762.predicted-sunderland-starting-xi-torreense-europa-league-tie/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100 179b6a6e40633ff19ca3b8498b9c3ffb dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Luke O'Nien's emotional message to Sunderland fans ahead of Europa League landmark https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26638715.luke-oniens-message-sunderland-fans-ahead-torreense-game/?ref=rss Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:16:55 +0100 55a7fb9bad570ca549b9e388d50023f3 Scott Wilson, in association with Costspex Opticians Brian Brobbey latest as Regis Le Bris updates on fresh Sunderland injury concerns https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26637921.brian-brobbey-sunderland-injury-latest-ahead-torreense/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:04:29 +0100 21a065f17e0e520391d50d3ab8e92e3b Scott Wilson in association with Costspex Opticians Sunderland legend relives European adventure, tearful exit & living with George Best https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26631412.sunderland-great-relives-stories-fa-cup-glory-european-adventure/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100 55d23a7b47642a6f00c97b99ffeb71af dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Malick Fofana is at forefront of Le Bris' thinking ahead of Sunderland's Europa game https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26632817.regis-le-bris-hoping-malick-fofana-impact-enzo-le-fee/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100 47bbe5efcea05d576f38e22ae492cc26 Scott Wilson, in association with Costspex Opticians Sunderland reveal Regis Le Bris' coaching team change as exit & new arrival confirmed https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26633985.sunderland-appoint-thor-herdal-new-set-piece-coach/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:32:56 +0100 b58dc0e701f079398c8c7e96263bead8 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Why matchday arrangements have changed ahead of Sunderland's game with Torreense https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26631746.need-know-ahead-torreense-v-sunderland-europa-league/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100 4f6f43c5d38f60838f88cfe7bd24fcf4 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland defender addresses the 'negative noise' after home defeat to Brighton https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26626350.kevin-danso-negative-noise-sunderland-brighton-defeat/?ref=rss Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 bf8c0ec120fcdfbc3d322f7dc47b9857 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson 'Patience not panic' - Regis Le Bris doubles down after Sunderland loss to Brighton https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26625938.regis-le-bris-outlines-approach-sunderland-loss-brighton/?ref=rss Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:49:42 +0100 7c48f1de2e62d1f4d41a600bf167bfce Regis Le Bris admits Sunderland failings and defends controversial substitution calls https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26625777.regis-le-bris-reflects-sunderlands-home-defeat-brighton/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:58:37 +0100 d18bdc6f201c24211cc6f478f709597a What went wrong as Sunderland lost at home to ten-man Brighton https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26625619.sunderland-suffer-2-0-home-defeat-ten-man-brighton/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:32:55 +0100 d8ec54633edf9ef48a88bd45779f1789 Trai Hume back as Regis Le Bris makes big defensive call for Sunderland vs Brighton https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26625322.sunderland-v-brighton-team-news-regis-le-bris-recalls-trai-hume/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:58:57 +0100 289dcfa453630186c506850cdfcc5b1c scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland boss reveals key Juan Angulo detail as he defends club's transfer approach https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26621627.regis-le-bris-defends-sunderlands-approach-attacking-signings/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 c605ebf0dc38977a986ed9c5c17656a6 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Minute's applause at Sunderland game for teens killed in River Wear crash tragedy https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/26625549.tribute-teens-killed-crash-sunderland-match/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:02:24 +0100 8a7769b466597539b55000d0f8ddfda1 alex.oleary@newsquest.co.uk | Alex O'Leary Why Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler disagrees with prevailing view on Sunderland https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26624650.fabian-hurzelers-view-sunderland-ahead-game-brighton/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:32:35 +0100 d81fc61b72ac89391b3be9aba7d8b535 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson What has changed with Omar Alderete - and why it has altered Regis Le Bris' thinking https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26621545.regis-le-bris-admits-omar-alderete-difficult-start-season/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100 b4c836073426097140ecf38e36a256b6 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Regis Le Bris tells Chemsdine Talbi who to emulate to break back into Sunderland team https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26620814.regis-le-bris-tells-chemsdine-talbi-inspired-tommy-watson/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 488aca08f0d903db621a2c4279eb1601 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland impact revealed as Granit Xhaka gets Swiss punishment for Covid offence https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26619546.granit-xhaka-receives-suspended-fine-false-covid-certificate/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:38:04 +0100 11b71736184028a00a8c49cd93fee85c scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Brobbey injury boost for Sunderland - but major Ballard blow as timeframe revealed https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26619420.sunderland-injury-update-brian-brobbey-dan-ballard/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:15:12 +0100 3654c5b2c2b63a2c3e12d3fa32ef4258 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson October will provide answers to three key Sunderland questions https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26613759.key-sunderland-questions-will-answered-october/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0100 1021159c1549a6444ea3b25216c5cff3 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Sunderland fans will love Enzo Le Fee's Europa League message ahead of big month https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26612731.sunderland-fans-will-love-enzo-le-fees-europa-league-message/?ref=rss Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0100 ed5cd0998d14488e3bf86b82e9962977 dominic.shaw@newsquest.co.uk | Dominic Shaw Surprise Sunderland announcement as major boardroom figure leaves club immediately https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26607409.sunderland-interim-ceo-tom-burwell-leaves-club/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:03:32 +0100 94a17f9ec4246d634fb5b37214067770 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Regis Le Bris gets strong message from Sunderland star as Brighton team issue looms https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26606757.juan-riquelme-angulo-sends-sunderland-message-regis-le-bris/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:28:16 +0100 37eb1c7521150ab7e8b5b7a6f0cf81cf scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson Sunderland's January transfer plans - and why the club's approach could change https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/26605725.florent-ghisolfi-outlines-sunderlands-january-transfer-plans/?ref=rss Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 843bba17e6f9aa38810d77b91e4e3715 scott.wilson@nne.co.uk | Scott Wilson