Stadium Of Light – Ryehill Football

Sunderland AFC 0 v 0 Stoke City FC, 4 September 2018, Checkatrade Trophy

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 by Ryehill

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What started out as a fairly mundane game ended up as an enjoyable evening as Sunderland did what they rarely seem to do, win a penalty shootout, this time 4 v 2 following a 0 v 0 draw after 90 minutes against Stoke City's under 21 side, featuring an evergreen…

Sunderland AFC 1 v 1 Oxford United, Saturday 1 September 2018

September 1, 2018September 1, 2018 by Ryehill

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An overall poor display from Sunderland saw us come from behind to gain a point at home to Oxford United, who were always the better team and deserved to go away with something. Once more however we mustered the commitment to pull it back, scoring during our best spell of the…

Sunderland AFC 3 v 0 Scunthorpe United, 19 August 2018

August 19, 2018August 19, 2018 by Ryehill

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We've heard it said before that "Sunderland were lucky to get nil" but the boot was on the other foot today as Sunderland won probably about as comfortably as any side could hope to win a football match. Although no team ever has 100% of the game this was as…

Sunderland v Sheffield Wednesday, 16 August 2018

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 by Ryehill

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On a momentous day where the world said farewell to Aretha Franklin, the ultimate cultural icon, Sunderland AFC said farewell to this years edition of the League Cup, losing 0 v 2 to second division Sheffield Wednesday. For long periods of the game the home side enjoyed possession but…

Sunderland AFC 2 v 1 Charlton Athletic, 4 August 2018

August 4, 2018August 5, 2018 by Ryehill

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Sunderland fans stream away from the Stadium of Light and over the Wearmouth Bridge following the clubs opening day victory against Charlton Athletic Similar to 30 years ago Sunderland kicked off their third division campaign with a one goal margin victory against another London team, this time Charlton Athletic from…

Sunderland AFC 2 v 1 Leicester City – Match Report

December 3, 2016December 3, 2016 by Ryehill

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Sunderland AFC made it 3 wins out of the last 4 games as they deservedly won this end to end and never boring encounter with the current Premier League champions, Leicester City, who in truth looked a pale shadow of the team they were last year. Although always dangerous…

The Story Of The Sunderland Stadium Of Light – Part 1

September 4, 2016September 4, 2016 by Ryehill

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The Story Of The Sunderland Stadium Of Light – Part 1 The Roker End, Much Loved But No Longer Fit For Purpose After almost 100 years at Roker Park Sunderland moved into the biggest and most exciting new football ground in England. It was to herald the beginning of an…

The Story Of The Sunderland Stadium Of Light – Part 2

September 4, 2016September 4, 2016 by Ryehill

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The Story Of The Sunderland Stadium Of Light – Part 2 Sunderland Players Line Up For The First Game at The Stadium Of Light v Ajax Supporters of Sunderland Football Club were given the opportunity to participate in a unique and historic scheme. The club had consistently promised fans affordable…

The Story Of The Sunderland Stadium Of Light – Part 3

September 4, 2016 by Ryehill

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The Story Of The Sunderland Stadium Of Light – Part 3 On Monday 14 July 1997, it was revealed that its new home was to be named a few days before the opening celebrations on 30th July 1997. The stadium would be a world class venue and the Club were…