Sunderland AFC, back in the Premier League for the 2025/26 season under Régis Le Bris, is one of the most historic and well-supported clubs in the North East. The Stadium of Light is once again a Premier League venue, with a young and exciting team playing a progressive style of football that has captured the imagination of the Wearside public.

Sunderland fans are famously passionate and loyal, with the Stadium of Light often seeing some of the highest attendances in the country. The support is deeply tied to the identity of the city and the region. Fans often sing 'Wise Men Say' to show their devotion to the team, creating a massive wall of sound that reflects the club's historic stature.