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Sunderland fans enjoy pre-season match against RC Lens in France

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Sunderland fans enjoy pre-season match against RC Lens in France

Summary

Sunderland supporters traveled to Lens, France for a pre-season friendly match against RC Lens on August 8, 2026. Approximately 1,500 fans engaged in local festivities, sharing stories and celebrating their team's history. Highlights included a lively pre-match atmosphere in local bars, and fans participated in a commemoration ceremony. With ample dedication, many fans embarked on long journeys, including a coach trip from Sunderland, to support their team.

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Key Details

•Sunderland played a pre-season friendly against RC Lens on August 8.
•About 1,500 Sunderland fans traveled for the match.
•Fans enjoyed local bars and shared experiences ahead of the game.
•A commemoration ceremony honored Sunderland's historical ties to mining.
•Traveling fans showed commitment with long journeys to support their team.

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5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lens Away: A Weekend to Remember for the Sunderland Supporters

What they're saying

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From stolen flags and Guinness to 1,500 travelling supporters, one Sunderland fan discovers that the European adventure is about far more than football.
— Yahoo Sports

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