MATCH BRIEF: SUNDERLAND AFC vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
HOME TEAM
Sunderland AFC
AWAY TEAM
Tottenham Hotspur FC
FIXTURE DETAILS
UK entry: EU/EEA citizens need a valid passport (ID cards not accepted). Non-EU/US/Commonwealth may need a visa/ETA from late 2025.
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:03 AM
A pint at Stadium of Light is approx. £5.50–£6.50. A pie and pint meal deal is around £9.50. The stadium is CASHLESS (Card only).
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:09 AM
7°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY
4°C - 10.9°C
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM
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OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Stadium of Light
GETTING TO THE GROUND
A 10-15 min walk from the city center. Metro stops 'Stadium of Light' or 'St Peter's' are within 10 minutes. Park & Ride runs from Enterprise Park.
Warning: Roads around the stadium close one hour before kick-off. Avoid driving to the immediate perimeter; use city center parking instead.
Away fans are located in the upper tier of the North Stand (Turnstiles 69-74). Views are excellent, but you are very high up.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Professional cameras
- Pyrotechnics
- Vapes
- Coins
CRITICAL
CASHLESS VENUE. Coins are not permitted inside and will be collected for charity at the gate. Rigorous searches at the away turnstiles.
Exit routes & evacuation
Designated routes lead to the St Peter's Metro station or the Park & Ride bus collection point.
Exit via the main wide stairwells of the North Stand directly onto the secure stadium perimeter for dispersal.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Newcastle International (NCL) / Teesside (MME)
Transfer
NCL is 50 mins away by Metro (direct). Teesside is 40 mins by road.
Tip
Newcastle Airport (NCL) is the easiest international link with a direct Metro connection to Sunderland.
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RECOMMENDED ZONE
The city center areas around Sunniside and the Bridges Shopping Centre offer many away-friendly pubs like The Peacock and The Fire Station.
RECOMMENDED
Sunniside / City Centre offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Sunderland Railway Station
The primary arrival point for fans traveling from Newcastle or London. Most fans meet here before the 15-minute walk across the Wearmouth Bridge.
POLICE PROFILE
EXPERIENCED
Northumbria Police are very experienced with large crowds. For the 'Tyne-Wear Derby', expect massive security cordons and escorted travel.
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