RARE PHOTOS: 2 | Vintage Vibes

Dan Ballard ruled out of play-off in huge blow to Northern Ireland’s World Cup dream

Northern Ireland face Italy on Thursday in a pivotal World Cup play-off semi-final

The Independent UK · Mar 23

Dan Ballard included in Northern Ireland squad despite injury scare for pivotal World Cup play-offs

Northern Ireland take on Italy later this month hoping to go one step closer to reaching this summer’s World Cup finals

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Yankuba Minteh’s lucky strike earns Brighton first win at Sunderland for 45 years

Yankuba Minteh sliced his shot between Melker Ellborg and his near post to earn Brighton a 1-0 win at Sunderland

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14

Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk header ends Black Cats' unbeaten home streak

The Reds’ skipper proved to be the difference maker

Evening Standard · Feb 11

Nick Woltemade own goal earns Sunderland hard-fought derby win over Newcastle

The striker powered a header into his own net a minute into the second half.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025

Sunderland vs Newcastle live: Woltemade own goal proves decisive as Magpies beaten in derby

Sunderland 1-0 Newcastle: The hosts celebrated a famous but slender win at the Stadium of Light

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025

Sunderland and Newcastle steeled for resumption of football’s ‘most intense derby’

Eddie Howe says revitalised derby rivals will be a tougher mental test for his side than the Champions League

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025

Fulham bring Sunderland back down to earth as Raul Jimenez scores late winner

Fulham 1-0 Sunderland: The Black Cats’ four-match unbeaten run came to an end in West London

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025

‘Not Our Standards’—Angry Mikel Arteta Sends Firm Message After Arsenal Run Ends

Arteta’s half-time message while Arsenal trailed Sunderland was revealled by Riccardo Calafiori.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 9, 2025

Sunderland fight back with late Brobbey equaliser to hold leaders Arsenal

An acrobatic Brian Brobbey finish gave Sunderland a late 2-2 draw in a frantic finish after Saka and Trossard looked to have extended Arsenal’s winning run

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025