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Information for supporters travelling to the Stadium of Light

2024-08-23T14:45:00.000Z

SUPPORTER INFORMATION: SUNDERLAND AFC V BURNLEY

Information for supporters travelling to the Stadium of Light

2024-08-23T14:45:00.000Z

Information for supporters travelling to the Stadium of Light

Burnley travel to Sunderland on Saturday afternoon in the Sky Bet Championship.

For any ticketing issues or information, please contact the Burnley FC Ticket Office on 01282 446800, select option 1 or email ticketoffice@burnleyfc.com.

Address: Sunderland Stadium of Light, Sunderland, SR5 1SU

By Car

The stadium is easily accessible from both the A19 and A1 via Wessington Way (A1231).

Parking

Parking at the stadium is limited and parking passes are sold out.

On matchdays the following procedure will be in place:

Motor vehicles are prohibited from entering or exiting the stadium car parks 30 minutes before the published kick-off time, car parks reopen after kick-off.
Motor vehicles are prohibited from entering the stadium car parks 30 minutes before the final whistle.
Car Parks are then closed at the final whistle and will reopen 30 minutes after the final whistle.
Police and local authority parking restrictions, including permit schemes, are in place on more than 60 streets surrounding the stadium and are heavily enforced.

Park and Ride: Fans should use the Park and Ride facility on Wessington Way (A1231). This is easily accessible from the A19 and is clearly signposted. Buses will pick up from the permanent bus stops on Sunderland Enterprise Park while pick-up points from the stadium are to the north on Kier Hardie Way.

Buses run every five minutes before the game from 90 minutes prior to kick-off and regularly after the game until all fans have been transported back to their cars.

Park and Walk:** Car parking is available from two sites at the University of Sunderland - the A183 (Chester Road) and St Peter’s. Both are clearly signposted. Follow signs for matchday parking.

City Centre Parking: St Mary’s car park in the city centre is a 5-minute walk to the Stadium of Light. Postcode is SR1 3AH.

Accessible Car Parking

Disabled supporters needing to book or enquire about accessible car parking spaces or wishing to purchase tickets can contact the Ticket Office via email at ticket.office@safc.com.

By Bus

Bus numbers 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 15 and 16 all stop nearby. The city’s main bus station, Park Lane Interchange, is within walking distance of the stadium.

By Train

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.

By Metro

The Tyne and Wear Metro serves the stadium via both Stadium of Light and St Peter’s stations. After matches, fans 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.

Beacon of Light Fanzone

Away fans are welcome to join in the Beacon of Light Fanzone before the game. This area will be open from 12:30pm. Further details can be found here - Home - Sunderland AFC (safc.com ).

Pub for Coaches just outside the area - Grindon Club

Supporter coaches can park up for drinks and food pre-match at the Grindon Club, Gregory Road, Grindon, SR4 9RX. The club can accommodate 8 travelling coaches and will put on food for fans.

Pubs in the City Centre & Near the Ground

All pubs and restaurants in the city centre are away fan friendly. Recommended pubs in the city centre are Port of Call, Fire Station & The Peacock. Recommended pubs nearer to the stadium are the Colliery Tavern and the Hilton Hotel.

Burnley supporters...don’t forget to keep your eyes out for our familiar travelling safety stewards at Sunderland!

The stewards on Saturday will be Matthew Ragnal, Qasim Nawaiz, Assim Nawaiz and Amir Kauser.

You’ll spot them, as always, in their red jackets with Burnley badges.

They’re there to help and support YOU if you need them - or just a regular, friendly face to keep you reassured and answer any questions you may have!

Burnley Football Club wish to take the opportunity to remind all supporters travelling to the match on Saturday and in the future, that the Club is committed to the standards, values and expectations set out by our internal values, the EFL, the Football Association and Kick It Out.

Burnley FC is One Club for All and we pride ourselves on being open, diverse and welcoming to everyone. Discrimination has no place in football, and we have a zero-tolerance approach to any supporter found breaching our Supporter Code of Conduct.

We will not tolerate any form of hate speech, offensive chanting or discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal, from any supporters at home, away; while travelling to or from Club matches or events; or on social media or digital platforms. The Club will always take the necessary steps to eliminate such unacceptable behaviour; and the individual concerned will be subject to a sanction from the Club and may face arrest and subsequent prosecution.

We urge all travelling supporters to ensure they represent our football club in a positive manner.

We thank you for your cooperation.

The below provisions have been devised with the assistance of the Level Playing Field guidance - see www.levelplayingfield.org.uk.

Disabled supporters needing to book or enquire about accessible car parking spaces or wishing to purchase tickets can contact the Ticket Office via email at ticket.office@safc.com.

Where the need for a personal assistant has been identified, the personal assistant is admitted free of charge. The personal assistant must sit with the disabled supporter and must be aged 18 years and over and fully capable of meeting your needs.

The personal assistant must enter the stadium at the same time as the disabled supporter.

Black Cats Bar Entrance - Lift Access

There are a lot of stairs on entering the stadium to the away end. If you have access needs, please go to the Black Cat Bar entrance where you can use the lift to level 3 to enter the stadium.

Ambulant Supporters

If for any reason, an ambulant supporter feels they have more specific seating requirements (a certain area, block or row) they should contact the club’s Disability Liaison Officer to discuss their individual requirements in more detail. Every effort will be made to accommodate such requests.

Any tickets sold for away matches (including neutral venues) are subject to the terms and conditions of that venue/club.

Should the allocation of disabled tickets that the opposing club provide be sold out, we will offer tickets but cannot guarantee the accessibility of the seat.

Assistance Dogs

Sunderland AFC assist and accommodate those supporters with assistance dogs. They can, however, only accommodate supporters with assistance dogs in the lower tier.

Any supporter wishing to bring an assistance dog to a fixture must contact the Ticket Office in advance of the game, to ensure that appropriate match tickets are allocated and suitable arrangements can be made.

Headsets for the blind or partially sighted

Supporters who are blind or partially sighted can enjoy match commentary via complimentary headsets. These can be booked through the Ticket Office.

Accessible Toilets

Accessible toilets are available in all areas of the stadium; these are fitted with radar locks and keys are available from nearby stewards.

Cashless Stadium & Advanced Search in the Away End

The Stadium of Light is a cashless stadium and only take card payments in the kiosks.

Supporters will be asked to dispose of any coins, vapes or power banks at the turnstiles by the stewards on arrival.

All coins collected will be donated to Burnley FC in the Community.

Prohibited Items

Please do not bring any of the following with you as you will not be allowed to enter the site if any of these items are found in your possession:

· Alcohol

· Bottles