Name: Sunderland
Nickname: The Black Cats, The Mackems
Founded: 1879
Manager: Roy Keane
Chairman: Niall Quinn
Ground: Stadium of Light, Millenium Way, Sunderland

Travel:
By car: Supporters traveling from the Potteries can either join the M1 by traveling down the A50 and joining it that way. Or, alternatively fans can use the M6. Those who prefer the M6 need to travel on it until they can join the M62 (signposted Leeds, Bolton, Manchester North) and continue until Junction 12 to join the M60 (signposted Leeds, Huddersfield, Rochdale).
Remain on the M62 until Junction 29 to join the M1 signposted (M1, The North, M1, London, Wakefield) and continue onto the A1 and A1(M). Leave the A1(M) at Junction 62, then at roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A690 (signposted Sunderland).
Continue on the A690, following signs for City Centre. At the Priestman roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A1231 (signposted Gateshead). At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A183 (signposted South Shields A1018). Continue to follow signs for South Shields A1018. Head across Wearmouth Bridge and bear left onto the A1018. Turn left at Millenium Way and the stadium is in sight.
Parking: A free park-and-ride scheme is in operation from Sunderland Enterprise Park.
Other parking is available on private car parks around the ground.

By rail: The closest train station is Sunderland Station which is in the town centre. To walk from the station to the ground supporters should turn left and head along Bridge Street towards the Wear Bridge. Cross over the bridge and turn left into Millennium Way, and the ground is clearly visible.
Details on rail times are available from National Rail.
The city's Metro system serves the stadium through two of its stations - St Peters and Stadium of Light. Away supporters are advised to use St Peters as it is closer to the entrance.

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