Argyle fans

Away Fans' Guide | Sunderland (A)

It's time for the longest journey of the season on Saturday, 25 January, as Argyle face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Travelling supporters can find all the information they need ahead of the trip.

Away Fans' Guide | Sunderland (A)

Tickets

Tickets for the match will be on sale until 4pm on Friday, 24 January.

Any tickets that are yet to be collected must now be picked up from the Sunderland Ticket Office.

Miles Away Travel

The coaches have sold out for this fixture. Leaving from outside of the Babcock Devonport End at 3.45am. 

Thank you for your incredible support, as we make the long trip to the Stadium of Light.

Important Information
  • This game is all-ticket, with no on-the-day sales.   
  • Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
Getting to the stadium

Address
Stadium of Light 
Sunderland 
SR5 1SU  

By Car
The postcode for the stadium is SR5 1SU. Entering this postcode into a sat-nav will direct you to the main entrance to the ground. The stadium is easily accessible from both the A19 and A1 via Wessington Way (A1231).  

Via the A19, north or south:  
Exit the A19 via the Hylton Grange interchange onto the Wessington Way (A1231). Continuing going on this road through three roundabouts, passing the Northern Spire bridge on your right. Keep going along Wessington Way (A1290) and exit the traffic lights via Queen’s Road (A1290). Continue down Keir Hardie Way (A1290) and the stadium will be on your right.  

Alternative routes via the A19 (northbound):  
Leave the A19 at Seaton and follow the A1018 from there to Sunderland city centre. Head onto the Monkwearmouth bridge (A1018) and turn left at the second set of traffic lights onto Millennium Way. Continue on and the stadium will be on your left.  

Via the A1  
Southbound - Leave the A1 (M) at junction 62 onto the A690. Continue down this road before merging onto the A19. Leave the A19 at the Hylton Grange interchange onto Wessington Way. Northbound - Leave the A1 at junction 80 and continue down the A19 until you reach the Hylton Grange interchange – leave onto Wessington Way 

By Air
Newcastle International Airport is roughly a 40-minute drive away. The metro is also available from there to the Stadium of Light and takes approximately 45 minutes.  

By Bus  
Buses are frequent, and numbers E2, 2, 3, 4, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 23, 24 and 56 all stop nearby. The city’s main bus station, Park Lane Interchange, is within walking distance of the stadium.   

By Train/Metro  
Sunderland is the nearest main line station, located 10-15 minutes walk away in the city centre. For journey planning and other rail information, visit National Rail.  

The Tyne and Wear Metro serves the stadium via both Stadium of Light and St Peter’s stations. After matches, supporters travelling towards South Hylton must board at St Peter’s, while those heading northbound towards Newcastle must use Stadium of Light station. Visit Nexus for more information on Metro, including journey planning.  

A ‘Take the Kids for Free’ offer is in place, which is permanent, all day every day, all year round. By Taxi Station Taxis - 0191 555 5555 City Taxis - 0191 511 0111 Steels Taxis - 0191 565 3555 Taxis can drop off outside the stadium main entrance for hospitality up to one hour before kick off or outside the Black Cat House Fanatics store any time prior to kick off. An Uber service is available across the city also, please download the Uber app for details. 

Parking

There is limited car parking at the ground. Alternatively, park in the city centre and walk to the ground (10-15 minutes). There is a free 'park & ride' scheme on matchdays at Sunderland Enterprise Park, which is well signposted off the A1231. Buses run every five minutes for 90 minutes before kick-off and after the game. 

Disabled Parking
There are eight parking bays reserved for disabled away supporters visiting the Stadium of Light for every fixture. Parking bays are allocated on a first served basis.

If you require parking for the fixture you are attending, please contact Argyle's Disability Liaison Officer Emily Rowland.

Email: disability@pafc.co.uk
Telephone: 01752 562561 ext 161

Accessible Entrance

All visiting fans that require support with accessing the stadium can use a lift in the Black Cats Bar to access the away end when they arrive.

Please visit the Black Cats Bar entrance and request to use the lift to level 3 with the stewards, you will be able to access the lift to visit the away end from there.

Once arriving at level 3, there will be a team of stewards available to welcome you and help direct you to the correct seating area/wheelchair platform to watch the game. 

Beacon of Light Fan Zone

The Foundation of Light hosts the official Sunderland AFC Fanzone in their Beacon of Light building on matchdays. Located next to the Stadium of Light, the fanzone area provides a welcoming pre-match build-up for all supporters ahead of their arrival at the Stadium of Light.  

The Fanzone is accessible to fans of both teams and opens two and a half hours before kick-off for every home league match at the Stadium of Light 

Accessing the Stadium

The away section at the Stadium of Light is located in the North Stand. Argyle supporters can access the stadium using turnstiles 69-74. Turnstiles open 90 minutes before kick-off.

Food & Drink

There are two food and drink courtyards within the away end concourse for visiting supporters. Refreshments are available to purchase from the turnstiles opening, during half time and for thirty minutes after full time. 

Cashless Stadium

Please note that the Stadium of Light is a cashless stadium, all purchases are card only.

No Smoking

There is a no smoking policy at and around the Stadium of Light. This includes the stadium vicinity, including all car parks.

No Readmittance

Sunderland operate a strict no readmission policy and there will be no opportunity to leave and re-enter the stadium. 

Stadium of Light Security

Turnstile Entry  
Turnstiles for visiting supporters open 90 minutes before kick off for all games at the Stadium of Light.  

Away End turnstiles are numbers 69-74, located in the North Stand.  

If any supporter needs lift access to get to the away end, please visit the Black Cats Bar entrance.  

What can I bring into the Stadium of Light? 

ALLOWED  

  • Small compact cameras  
  • Small bags (Smaller than A4) 
  • Small fold-up umbrellas 
  • Merchandise purchased in club store  
  • Non-offensive Flags or Banners smaller than 2mx1m*  
  • Essential Childcare Items  
  • Essential Health-related Items 
  • *All flags must not include poles and must meet fire regulations  

NOT ALLOWED   

  • Alcohol & Canned drinks  
  • Laptops or Tablets  
  • Large Cameras  
  • Air Horns  
  • Drinking Glasses 
  • Glass Bottles 
  • Sports Bottles & Flasks  
  • Video Recording Equipment  
  • Buggies & Prams  
  • Large Umbrella  
  • Knives or Weapons 
  • Large Bins 
  • Fireworks or Flares  
  • Tools  
  • Poles or Sticks  
  • Smoke Gas Canisters  
  • Offensive Flags or Banners larger than 2mx1m*  
  • Musical Instruments  
  • Plastic Bottles 
Lost Property

If you lose any items at the Stadium of Light during your visit, please email lost.property@safc.com with full details of the item, your seat location and contact details of how to reply to you.

Reporting an incident

Sunderland AFC is committed to ensuring the Stadium of Light is a safe and welcoming place for all.  

In order to effectively tackle discriminatory and anti-social behaviour, we offer an anonymous matchday reporting service for supporters.  

If you witness any acts of hate, discrimination or any other type of abusive behaviour, simply text 60060.  

Start your text with ‘SAFC’, followed by the details of the incident and a member of our team will receive this immediately. You will subsequently receive an automated reply and should continue to use ‘SAFC’ at the start of all subsequent texts.  

Alternatively, you can also report a concern by contacting our EDI Lead or by reaching out to Kick It Out. 

Supporter Liaison Officer

If you wish to speak to Sunderland's Supporter Liaison Officer/Disability Liaison Officer ahead of your visit, please contact Chris Waters on chris.waters@safc.com