Dan Ballard

Sunderland’s Granit Xhaka celebrates with Habib Diarra (Owen Humphreys/PA)

'Six weeks' - Midfielder a doubt for Newcastle United v Sunderland

Dan Ballard

Northern Ireland boss issues early Dan Ballard injury update

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris.

RLB explains Lutsharel Geertruida call and reacts to summer exit claim

Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida

RLB makes Lutsharel Geertruida selection stance clear

Sunderland winger Nilson Angulo

The early Sunderland and Man Utd team and injury news

Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi

Chemsdine Talbi delivers dressing room reaction to Wolves draw

Dan Ballard was shown a red card at Wolves

'Damning' Dan Ballard verdict given after Sunderland draw at Wolves

Dan Ballard with his PFA Community Champion Award

Dan Ballard wins Community Champion Award for his work with Foundation

Brian Brobbey has become a key figure for Sunderland.

Brian Brobbey's Sunderland impact revealed following Bayern links

Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs

Sunderland tease major injury boost in behind-scenes reveal

Eddie Howe and Regis Le Bris both have injury issues to deal with ahead of Newcastle United's clash with Sunderland at St James' Park.

Newcastle United v Sunderland early team news as 8 out - plus 5 doubts

Bruno Guimaraes will miss Newcastle United's clash with Sunderland at St James' Park. Dan Ballard and Sandro Tonali are doubts to feature.

7 confirmed out of Newcastle United v Sunderland - plus 6 doubts

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris

SAFC reveal injury update as 4 players at risk of missing NUFC clash

9 Sunderland players at risk of missing Newcastle United clash

Regis Le Bris

RLB delivers verdict on what went wrong for Sunderland at Port Vale

Daniel Ballard of Sunderland.

Sunderland contract latest after major Dan Ballard boost
When do the contracts of current Sunderland players come to an end?
Mark Carruthers

Sunderland players applaud their fans after their victory in the English FA Cup fourth round.

Sunderland FA Cup fifth round prediction after narrow Oxford Utd win

Nordi Mukiele of Sunderland in action.

Sunderland’s top five FPL point scorers so far

Habib Diarra celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates Nordi Mukiele, Enzo Le Fee and Daniel Ballard.

Who are SAFC's most valuable players following Nilson Angulo transfer

Sunderland are successfully riding the emotions at the Stadium of Light this season.

Sunderland's WhoScored best XI of the season with deadline day close

Granit Xhaka of Sunderland battles.

Brentford vs Sunderland combined XI ahead of Wednesday's clash

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

Régis Le Bris issues Sunderland January transfer update

Sunderland boss Régis Le Bris delivers honest verdict on Tottenham draw and provides Wilson Isidor injury update

Le Bris delivers verdict on Spurs draw and provides Isidor update

"Should've been" Alan Shearer reacts to Ballard challenge vs Brighton

Alan Shearer

Two Sunderland stars make Shearer's Team of the Week after derby win

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali could come up against Sunderland duo Trai Hume and Dan Ballard when Italy face Northern Ireland in a World Cup playoff match in March

Newcastle United and Sunderland stars to meet in World Cup playoff

'Really special' – Dan Ballard delivers emotional verdict after Arsenal goal and late Sunderland fightback

Ballard delivers emotional verdict after Arsenal goal & late fightback
Dan Ballard reflects on a “really special” goal against his former club as Sunderland earned a dramatic late point
James Copley

Sunderland put in a superb defensive performance on Saturday.

Sunderland players speak out after latest Premier League win v Forest

Kieran Trippier has spoken about facing Sunderland this season

Kieran Trippier makes x-rated Sunderland jibe that NUFC fans will love

Chris Wilder will look towards Newcastle United for inspiration in Sheffield United's play-off final v Sunderland

Newcastle United heroics to inspire Chris Wilder as SAFC clash awaits

Dan Ballard scores against Coventry City for Sunderland

Regis Le Bris' Wembley message to Sunderland squad

Sunderland reach Wembley after dramatic night against Coventry City

Sunderland's Wilson Isidor celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship play off semi final, first leg match at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry.

Advantage Sunderland after late drama against Coventry City

Sunderland midfielder Enzo Le Fee

This is why Enzo Le Fée came off as RLB handed double injury worry

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard

The Sunderland selection 'problem' Régis Le Bris is weighing up

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard celebrates scoring against Norwich City

Ballard's message to fans after Norwich game amid transfer reports

The player in line for a big opportunity after Le Bris admission

'No regrets': Sunderland boss explains substitution decisions

Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris.

Le Bris provides significant Rigg, Patterson and Ballard injury update

Wilson Isidor

Cats attacker posts social media jibe at Boro after Wear-Tees win

Luke O'Nien

O'Nien's 25-word message to Sunderland fans after Plymouth Argyle loss

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard.

Ballard's clause amid Everton interest as SAFC announce partnership

Dan Ballard celebrates against West Brom

Footage emerges of SAFC star celebrating in front of West Brom fans

Ballard reacts to West Brom boos and Thomas-Asante’s red card

Mike Dodds' defensive options without Dan Ballard and Luke O'Nien

Luke O'Nien

Sunderland duo at risk of potential two-game suspension

Ballard explains Arsenal disappointment and this season's enjoyment

The former Arsenal defender is one of the first names on Michael Beale's teamsheet.

Sunderland man walking disciplinary tightrope ahead of Middlesbrough

Luke O'Nien

Sunderland duo walking tightrope ahead of potential two-game ban

Newcastle United slammed for ‘disrespectful’ celebrations

Newcastle United fans

21 brilliant photos of Newcastle United fans from Stadium of Light

Kieran Trippier, Joelinton, Miguel Almiron and Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrate Sunderland scoring an own goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at Stadium of Light on January 06, 2024 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Newcastle dealt 'negative' injury blow during win over Sunderland

Trai Hume of Sunderland pulls the shirt of Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at Stadium of Light on January 06, 2024 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Anthony Gordon's hilarious 12-word reaction to what Sunderland did

Newcastle United fans celebrate with the players after the team's victory during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at Stadium of Light on January 06, 2024 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Howe didn't expect what his NUFC players did after 3-0 win

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates with Anthony Gordon after scoring his team's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at Stadium of Light on January 06, 2024 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

NUFC ratings v Sunderland: 'Solid' Trippier & 8/10 'bossed' 3-0 win

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