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Sunderland vs Tottenham football tickets | Stadium of Light
Sunderland host Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, April 12, 2026 as the Black Cats continue their remarkable return to Premier League football after an eight-year absence. Under the guidance of Régis Le Bris, Sunderland won promotion via the Championship playoffs with a dramatic last-gasp victory over Sheffield United at Wembley, and have defied expectations with some impressive performances against top-six opposition this season.
Match Details
The match kicks off at 2:00pm BST on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Stadium of Light. The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK. This fixture is subject to possible change dependent on Tottenham's UEFA Champions League participation.
Stadium of Light
The Stadium of Light has been home to Sunderland AFC since 1997 and holds approximately 49,000 supporters. Built on the site of the former Wearmouth Colliery, the stadium is one of the largest in English football and provides an intimidating atmosphere for visiting teams. The passionate Sunderland faithful have been instrumental in the club's impressive home form since their return to the top flight.
Head-to-Head Record
Tottenham and Sunderland have met 120 times across all competitions in a rivalry dating back to 1899. Spurs hold the advantage with 50 wins to Sunderland's 38, with 32 draws. In the Premier League era, Tottenham's dominance has been pronounced - they are unbeaten in their last 15 top-flight meetings with the Black Cats, winning 10 of them. Sunderland's last victory over Spurs came in April 2010, a 3-1 triumph. The two most recent Premier League meetings have ended level.
Last Meeting
Tottenham and Sunderland played out a 1-1 draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 4, 2026. Ben Davies gave Spurs the lead with a header in the 30th minute, but the Black Cats showed their resilience when Brian Brobbey equalised in the second half. The result extended Sunderland's unbeaten run against Tottenham to two matches, following a goalless draw in their last Premier League meeting back in January 2017. The home fans grew frustrated as Thomas Frank's side struggled to break down Sunderland's disciplined defence.
Sunderland 2025/26 Season
Régis Le Bris has masterminded a remarkable transformation at Sunderland since arriving in June 2024. The Frenchman guided the club to promotion via the playoffs in his first season in English football, with Tom Watson's 95th-minute winner against Sheffield United at Wembley capping a dramatic comeback from a goal down. The club invested wisely over the summer, bringing in experienced players including Granit Xhaka, Enzo Le Fée, and Simon Adingra to complement young talents like Chris Rigg, Jobe Bellingham, and Eliezer Mayenda. Sunderland's direct, transition-heavy style has caused problems for several top sides this season.
Tottenham 2025/26 Season
Thomas Frank took charge of Tottenham in the summer of 2025 after his successful tenure at Brentford, where he kept the club in the Premier League for four consecutive seasons. Spurs are competing in the Champions League this season, with captain Cristian Romero leading the defence and attacking options including Richarlison and Mohammed Kudus providing firepower. Frank has continued to develop Tottenham's young talents while adding experience to the squad as he looks to deliver silverware to north London.
Tickets
Tickets for Sunderland vs Tottenham Hotspur at the Stadium of Light are highly sought after as the Black Cats look to claim their first Premier League victory over Spurs since 2010. The passionate home support will be crucial as Sunderland aim to continue defying expectations in their return to the top flight.
