Sunderland prepares for pre-season friendly against Lens in France
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Sunderland supporters are in Lens for a pre-season friendly set for today. The team has faced logistic challenges, with a canceled return Eurostar booking leading to an extended stay. Despite these hiccups, many fans are enjoying the football culture and local amenities. Sunderland fans, donning their team colors, are expected to engage with local supporters in a festive atmosphere at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
- •Sunderland is in Lens for a friendly match today.
- •Issues with Eurostar travel led to an extended fan stay.
- •Local culture and fan interactions are being highlighted.
- •Stade Bollaert-Delelis hosts the friendly atmosphere.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lens Away: A European Taste of What’s to Come
"With European away days finally on the horizon, one Sunderland supporter’s trip to Lens offered a glimpse of the football, culture and chaos still to come.
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