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Sunderland prepares for Europa League campaign after starting Premier League season

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Sunderland prepares for Europa League campaign after starting Premier League season

Summary

Sunderland returns to European competition for the first time since the 1973/74 season following a summer of squad adjustments. The club currently holds four points from three Premier League matches, including a recent draw against Brentford. Management utilized the transfer window to add experience, signing Thomas Meunier and recruiting several younger talents including Juan Riquelme Angulo. The team faces the logistical challenge of balancing European fixtures with domestic league duties. The European campaign begins September 16 at the Stadium of Light against AZ Alkmaar. Subsequent group phase opponents include Torreense, Lech Poznań, Dinamo Zagreb, Jagiellonia, AC Milan, Anderlecht, and Levski.

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•Sunderland holds four points from three matches to start the Premier League season.
•The club makes its first European appearance since the 1973/74 Cup Winners’ Cup.
•New signings include Thomas Meunier, Dayann Methalie, Jules Ahoka, Malick Fofana, and Juan Riquelme Angulo.
•The European schedule opens September 16 against AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light.

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Sunderland have made a fairly okay start to their Premier League season after suffering a 2-1 defeat away to Ipswich, which was followed by a 1-0 victory at Fulham and a solid point on the road agains...
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