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For the first time in seven years Sunderland Football Club will host Newcastle United at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light in a third round FA cup tie.

A ticket allocation of 6,000 for away fans has been confirmed for the derby match on Saturday 6th January 2024 with kick-off at 12:45pm.
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Monday 18th December 2023.
Prices start at £32 for adults, £29 for over 65’s, £24 for under 22’s and £14 for under 16’s.
Away supporters will be situated in the North Stand Upper and North Stand Lower.
You can see a map of the Stadium of Light here…
Travelling to and from Sunderland’s Stadium of Light and our bed and breakfast accommodation by public transport is easy.
You can catch a bus at the bottom of the street – Westoe Road that takes you directly to The Wheatsheaf at the top of Roker Avenue, immediately adjacent to the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.
If you are a supporter of either club attending the match at the Stadium of Light we have accommodation available for the derby weekend.
If you are looking for bed and breakfast accommodation for your visit to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light our guest house room availability can be found here book online.
Room information including photographs can be found on the Accommodation page of our website.
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