Sunderland vs Burnley Tickets

A proper northern football contest is on the cards at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland brace themselves for the challenge of Burnley.

This fixture frequently promises a passionate, high-tempo affair, with the Black Cats' loyal fanbase creating an intense cauldron for the typically industrious and well-drilled Clarets.

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Sunderland vs Burnley History

These two sides have played each other dozens of times, here are three of their more recent exciting encounters.

Sunderland 2-4 Burnley (Championship - October 22, 2022)

This was a vibrant and entertaining Championship clash. Sunderland, newly promoted and under Tony Mowbray, took a 2-0 lead against Vincent Kompany's impressive Burnley side (who would go on to win the league) thanks to goals from Amad Diallo and Dan Neil.

However, Burnley produced a stunning second-half comeback, with Nathan Tella (2), Manuel Benson, and Anass Zaroury scoring to give the Clarets a remarkable 4-2 away victory. It showcased Burnley's quality and Sunderland's potential, even in defeat.

Sunderland 2-1 Burnley (Premier League - April 17, 2010)

An important Premier League victory for Steve Bruce's Sunderland against a Burnley side desperately fighting relegation under Brian Laws. Fraizer Campbell gave the Black Cats an early lead, and Darren Bent doubled the advantage before half-time. Steven Thompson pulled a goal back for Burnley late on, making for a nervy finish, but Sunderland held on for three crucial points that pushed Burnley closer to the drop and consolidated Sunderland's mid-table position.

Sunderland vs Burnley Mutual Connections

Here are a few of the more memorable players to have played for both teams.

• Danny Graham: The striker played for Sunderland and also had a loan spell at Burnley earlier in his career when they were in the Championship.

• Phil Bardsley: After leaving Sunderland, where he was a long-serving and popular full-back, Bardsley played for Stoke City and then joined Burnley, where he provided experience and solidity for several Premier League seasons.

• Steven Fletcher: While more famous for his Wolves and Sunderland spells, Fletcher also played for Burnley early in his career (2009-2010) before his move to Wolves.