Sunderland prepares for first European match since 1973
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Sunderland Football Club is set to play in European competition for the first time since 1973, with their match scheduled for September 14, 2026. This event marks a significant milestone as Sunderland seeks to build on its recent successes under the ownership of Kyril Louis Dreyfus. The team aims to embrace its historical significance and reset expectations for the future as they look to reclaim their status in top-flight football. Players and fans alike are anticipating the match at the Stadium of Light, where the team will wear a kit inspired by their 1930s squad.
- •Sunderland plays Arsenal on September 14, 2026.
- •The club last competed in Europe over 53 years ago.
- •Kyril Louis Dreyfus' ownership has led to a significant rebuild.
- •Players are motivated to restore Sunderland's historical prominence.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Editorial: A New Chapter In Sunderland’s Redemption Story
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