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 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.
- •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.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lens Away: A Weekend to Remember for the Sunderland Supporters
"From stolen flags and Guinness to 1,500 travelling supporters, one Sunderland fan discovers that the European adventure is about far more than football.
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