Sunderland opening day fixture news revealed
Sunderland’s return to the Premier League has ignited a fervent excitement across Wearside.
The fanbase are keen to mark this momentous occasion for the club during their opening Premier League fixture.
As the Black Cats prepare for their highly anticipated top-flight comeback, all eyes are now turning to the fixture announcement, expected tomorrow.
Grand home opener awaits Sunderland
The excitement is building rapidly on Wearside as Sunderland prepare for their first fixture back in the Premier League.
It has been revealed that the Black Cats will indeed begin their top-flight season on home turf, treating the fervent Stadium of Light faithful to an unforgettable opening day experience.
The reason behind Sunderland’s guaranteed home start in the Premier League appears to stem from a scheduling conflict involving the Stadium of Light’s other commitments.
It has become known that the stadium is due to host England vs USA in the Women’s Rugby World Cup, during the second week of the Premier League season.
This pre-existing arrangement means that playing an away fixture in the opening round was essentially a logistical necessity for the Premier League to avoid complications further down the line.
This unique circumstance now gifts Sunderland the advantage of beginning their Premier League journey with the unparalleled backing of the Red and White Army at their iconic home ground.
This highly anticipated curtain-raiser will see the club make its grand return to Premier League action, with the opposition to be revealed when the full fixture list is released tomorrow.
The opportunity to launch their campaign in front of a packed, roaring Stadium of Light will provide an immediate boost to Regis Le Bris’ men, setting the tone for their challenge in England’s elite division.
A record-breaking homecoming for the Red & White Army
The first Premier League home game of the season will be a truly monumental occasion for Sunderland and its passionate supporters.
The Stadium of Light, with its impressive capacity of around 49,000, will be buzzing with an atmosphere unlike anything seen in recent years.
Last season, during their successful Championship campaign, Sunderland boasted one of the highest attendances in the division.
They also had a peak of 46,530 people packed into the stadium for a play-off fixture against Coventry City.
| Sunderland peak attendance | 46,530 |
| Sunderland average attendance | 39,182 |
| Championship average attendance | 21,815 |
That electric atmosphere showcased the depth of the Red & White Army’s devotion.
Now, with the glamour of Premier League football returning, there is a very real possibility that this record could be surpassed for the opening fixture.
Sunderland have the chance for a truly unforgettable and potentially record-breaking homecoming, galvanising the entire club from day one.