Buy Sunderland vs Aston Villa tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Matchweek 24 meeting at the Stadium of Light listed for Saturday 6 February 2027 at 16:00 UK time. The Premier League places this round across the 5 to 8 February weekend and confirms broadcast picks a few weeks ahead, so treat the Saturday listing as the working plan and keep travel bookings flexible until the final slot is published.
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Villa arrive on Wearside as Europa League winners and a Champions League side, while Sunderland are into their second season back in the top flight with a ground that sells out its season tickets. The last meeting here, in September 2025, finished 1-1, and the long-run record at this stadium is closer than most people expect.
A 49,000-seat ground with more than 38,000 season tickets sold, a travelling Villa support riding a European high and a winter date in the North East all shape what you pay and where you can sit. The sections below cover each part of the decision, from which stand suits you to how delivery and entry work on the day.
The numbers explain most of it. Sunderland sold more than 38,000 season tickets for 2026/27 and declared the allocation sold out, with a waiting list for future seasons. In a stadium of around 49,000, that leaves a small pool once the away allocation and hospitality are set aside, and a high-profile visitor like Villa draws enough interest to clear it quickly.
Aston Villa add a strong pull of their own. Their 3-0 win over Freiburg in Istanbul in May 2026 brought a first Europa League title and a first European trophy since 1982, and this season they are back in the Champions League league phase. That profile lifts interest among neutral buyers in the North East who want to see a European side, not only among the visiting fans.
The travelling support will be loud. The away allocation for league games is around 3,000, and the upper tier of the North Stand gives them a clear view and plenty of acoustic room. With the allocation capped, many Villa supporters who miss out look to the resale market for seats elsewhere in the ground.
Timing matters too. Matchweek 24 lands in early February, when Villa are juggling a Champions League campaign and Sunderland are chasing the points that secure another season in the top flight. A February Saturday against a European side is exactly the kind of game that brings out the full home crowd.
Through the club, only if seats remain. With season tickets sold out, Sunderland's matchday allocation for big home games goes first through priority phases for existing supporters, and any seats left then move to general sale on the club's ticketing site, usually around a month before the match. For a Champions League visitor on a Saturday, there is no guarantee that anything reaches general sale at all.
Purchase history counts. For high-demand games, Sunderland has used supporters' past attendance to decide who gets priority, and its Black Cat Points system rewards those who travel to away games and home cup ties. A first-time buyer or an overseas visitor starts at the back of that queue.
Season tickets are harder still. The 2026/27 allocation sold out, and the club now runs a waiting list for future campaigns. Face values for adult matchday tickets run from roughly £28 to £45 depending on the match category and the seat, which is why the few that do go on sale disappear fast.
That is where the marketplace fits in. Buying through 1BoxOffice removes the need for a season ticket, points history or a place in a sales queue on release day. You choose your stand, see the full price before you commit and receive your tickets ahead of the match, with every order protected by the guarantee described in the buying steps below.
Five things drive resale prices for this match. Seat location comes first, with central seats in the West and East Stands commanding a clear premium. Demand follows, and a Champions League visitor lifts interest from home fans, travelling Villa supporters and neutrals alike. Timing is the third factor, since prices often firm up once the Premier League confirms the broadcast slot. The competition context of the 2026/27 season, with Sunderland looking to build on their return, is the fourth. The fifth is hospitality, where refurbished boxes and new lounge spaces keep packages at a clear step up from standard seating.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £90 – £130 | Budget-conscious fans who want a full view | Upper East Stand or corner sections away from halfway |
| Longside standard | £105 – £150 | First-time visitors and small groups | Lower East or West Stand seats off the centre line |
| Lower tier / central | £130 – £190+ | Buyers who want to be close to the action | Lower West Stand seats near the halfway line |
| Premium seating | £170 – £260+ | Couples and business guests | Central Jimmy Montgomery Stand seats close to the lounges |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £500+ | Corporate groups and special occasions | Lounge or executive box with dining and a padded seat |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
The gap between face value and resale reflects how few seats reach general sale with season tickets sold out, not a higher price set by the club. Listings for this fixture currently start from around £93, which gives you a useful floor when comparing options.
Match categories matter as well. Sunderland prices home games in bands from A* down to C, and a visit from a Champions League club sits towards the top of that scale. That keeps face values higher for this game than for many other home fixtures, and it pushes resale prices up in turn, particularly for central seats in the side stands.
Expect movement at two points. The first comes when the Premier League confirms the broadcast picks for Matchweek 24, as buyers who were waiting on the date commit and some sellers reprice. The second comes in the final week, when season ticket holders who cannot attend release their seats. Neither guarantees a lower price, but both widen the choice of stands and seat pairs.
The Stadium of Light opened on 30 July 1997 on the site of the old Wearmouth Colliery, replacing Roker Park as Sunderland's home. Its name nods to the Davy lamps carried by miners at the pit, and the ground was expanded from 42,000 to 49,000 in 2000. Every seat in the bowl was replaced with a new padded seat for 2026/27. Before you choose a block, study the Stadium of Light seating plan to see how each stand and tier is laid out.
The ground has a proven record for big crowds. Its highest football attendance, 48,353, came against Liverpool in April 2002, and the stadium has also hosted England internationals. With the bowl at close to full capacity for most league games since the return to the top flight, the difference between sections is less about atmosphere, which is strong everywhere, and more about viewing angle and distance from the pitch.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Montgomery Stand (West) | Buyers who want comfort and a central view | Mid to high | Main stand with the hospitality lounges; central sections sell first |
| East Stand | Groups wanting a side view at fair cost | Mid | Long side opposite the main stand, with a clear view of the whole pitch |
| Roker End (South Stand) | Fans who want noise and singing | Lower to mid | Behind-the-goal end with a strong home following; red and white only |
| North Stand (lower) | Home fans wanting atmosphere at a lower price | Lower to mid | Home section below the away tier; stay neutral if you sit near the Villa fans |
| North Stand (upper, away section) | Aston Villa supporters | Lower | Away fans have been housed here since 2012, entering through turnstiles 69 to 74; wear claret and blue here only |
| Family areas | Parents with younger children | Lower | Quieter zones kept for families; ask for seats together when booking |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans usually get the most from the East Stand or the upper tiers of the side stands, where you see both ends in full voice without being inside either. The full list of matches at the Stadium of Light shows every home date on sale this season if you want to compare fixtures.
Seat choice also depends on who you are travelling with. Families tend to prefer the side stands, away from the drums and flags behind the goals. Villa fans without an away ticket should pick a neutral side-stand seat and keep club colours out of sight until they leave the ground.
Sunderland's hospitality sits mostly in the Jimmy Montgomery Stand. For 2026/27 the club fully refurbished its executive boxes and opened a new match-by-match space called The Coalfields, inspired by the region's mining heritage.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| The Coalfields | Fans who want a new lounge experience | Match-by-match hospitality in a space built around the area's mining history |
| Montgomery Suite | Business guests and couples | Dining and premium seating in a suite named after a club great |
| 76 Yards | Small groups on a day out | A more relaxed lounge package with food, drinks and a padded seat |
| Executive boxes | Corporate groups and celebrations | Refurbished private box with catering for your own party |
Hospitality supply is limited, and many boxes are sold for the whole season. When a package appears for this fixture, confirm what is included before you buy: dining format, drinks, seat location and arrival arrangements.
Hospitality also solves a practical problem for visitors. A lounge ticket means a warm room on a cold February afternoon by the Wear and a clear plan for the day, which takes a lot of the guesswork out of a first trip to the Stadium of Light.
General admission fans benefit from the 2026/27 upgrades too. The club added two new food kiosks in the lower West and East Stands to cut queues, expanded its concourse food range and launched a pre-ordering service for matchday food and drink. A new local pale ale, Wise Men Say, joined the bar menu this season, a nod to the song that has become part of the matchday soundtrack on Wearside.
How your tickets reach you depends on the seller's listing. Every listing on 1BoxOffice states the delivery method before you pay, and the table below shows what each one means in practice.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | That the ticket will load on your phone before matchday and whether the club's ticketing account is needed |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That you can print it clearly or show it at full brightness, and that the name details match your booking notes |
| Account transfer | Which email address the seller will transfer to and when the transfer is scheduled |
| Paper ticket | The courier or collection point, plus the latest date the tickets will arrive |
Read the listing notes in full before you pay, since some seats carry restrictions such as a family-area rule or a concession band. Bring valid photo ID, as stewards may ask for it. Digital tickets are standard at the Stadium of Light, so charge your phone fully and save the ticket offline before you leave.
Getting there is straightforward. Sunderland railway station is just under a mile from the ground, around a 15-minute walk. On the Tyne and Wear Metro, St Peter's is the closest stop at roughly eight minutes' walk, with the Stadium of Light stop a few minutes further. Turnstiles for the away section open 90 minutes before kick-off, and arriving early helps with the queues on a sold-out afternoon.
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Step1
Find the fixture
Open the listing for the February match at the Stadium of Light and confirm the date, competition and venue shown match your plans.
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Set up your account
Create an account with an email address you use every day, since your order updates and delivery details will go there.
Step3
Choose your area
Filter by stand or price. Sunderland fans should look at the Roker End or the side stands; Villa fans should look for the North Stand upper tier.
Step4
Read the listing notes
Confirm whether seats are together, which block they sit in and which delivery method the seller uses.
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Select your quantity
Pick the number of tickets you need. If your group must sit together, choose a listing that states the seats are adjacent.
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Review the total
See the full price, including fees, before you commit. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
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Pay securely
Complete payment on the secure payment page and wait for your confirmation email with the order number.
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Follow your order
Use track order to see when your tickets are dispatched and how they will reach you before matchday.
Newcastle International Airport is the nearest major airport, with the Tyne and Wear Metro running from the terminal towards Sunderland, and there are direct flights from Dubai to Newcastle. Travellers from London can take a direct train to Sunderland or change at Newcastle. For overseas buyers, mobile tickets and e-tickets are the most practical delivery options, as there is no risk of a courier missing you while you are travelling. If you need seats together, choose listings that confirm adjacent seats in writing rather than relying on a request note.
The main travel risk is the kick-off time. The Premier League can move this game within the 5 to 8 February weekend once broadcasters make their picks, and Villa's European schedule can also shape where the fixture lands. Book flexible trains and a hotel with free cancellation, or plan a stay that covers the full weekend. Villa fans lining up a run of matches can compare this ground with their own using the Villa Park seating plan.
Allow extra time on a winter matchday. February on the North Sea coast can be cold and windy, and Metro services get busy in the hour before kick-off. Aim to be at the ground at least an hour early, and plan your route back in advance, since stations near the stadium are crowded straight after the final whistle.
This matchup at the Stadium of Light is a Premier League story that runs from 1999 to today. Sunderland won the first meeting here 2-1 in October 1999, in their first top-flight season at the new ground, and they were unbeaten in the first four meetings at home. The balance then tipped the other way. Between January 2009 and March 2015 Villa won five of seven visits, finishing that run with a 4-0 win in March 2015 that remains the widest margin in the fixture here.
Sunderland's reply came the following season. On 2 January 2016 they beat Villa 3-1, their biggest win in the matchup at this ground, in a season that ended with Villa relegated from the Premier League. The sides did not meet again at the Stadium of Light for almost a decade, until a 1-1 draw in September 2025 marked Sunderland's return to the top flight.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how evenly it has swung. Neither side has held the upper hand for long, and the last two meetings, a 3-1 home win and a 1-1 draw, have kept the record tight. February brings a Champions League Villa side to a ground where they have won more often than the hosts.
The table below covers every Premier League meeting at the Stadium of Light with Sunderland as hosts, from 1999/2000 to 2025/26.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 15 |
| Sunderland wins | 4 |
| Aston Villa wins | 6 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Sunderland goals | 15 |
| Aston Villa goals | 21 |
| Biggest Sunderland win | 3-1 (2 Jan 2016) |
| Biggest Aston Villa win | 4-0 (14 Mar 2015) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 18 Oct 1999 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 21 Sep 2025 |
Source: fussballdaten.de and football-data.co.uk Premier League results archives.
A few patterns stand out. Villa have won six of the 15 meetings here and scored in 13 of them, while Sunderland have scored more than once in only three. Five draws, four of them 1-1, show how often the game has been settled by a single goal or not at all. Villa's 21 goals at the ground are six more than the hosts have managed.
The sequence also shows how much the fixture tracks each club's fortunes. Sunderland's early unbeaten run came when they were an established top-flight side in their new stadium, while Villa's run of results between 2009 and 2015 spanned both their European-chasing seasons and their leaner years, which shows how often Sunderland struggled to turn home advantage into wins in that period. The 3-1 win in 2016 came as Villa were heading for relegation, and the 2025 draw arrived with both sides back on level terms in the division.
All 15 Premier League meetings at the Stadium of Light with Sunderland at home, newest first. Scores show Sunderland first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2025 | 1-1 |
| 02 Jan 2016 | 3-1 |
| 14 Mar 2015 | 0-4 |
| 01 Jan 2014 | 0-1 |
| 03 Nov 2012 | 0-1 |
| 29 Oct 2011 | 2-2 |
| 23 Oct 2010 | 1-0 |
| 15 Dec 2009 | 0-2 |
| 17 Jan 2009 | 1-2 |
| 15 Dec 2007 | 1-1 |
| 19 Nov 2005 | 1-3 |
| 28 Sep 2002 | 1-0 |
| 01 Jan 2002 | 1-1 |
| 05 Mar 2001 | 1-1 |
| 18 Oct 1999 | 2-1 |
Source: fussballdaten.de and football-data.co.uk match archives; each result confirmed in both.
Yes, more than 38,000 were sold and the club now runs a waiting list, so matchday seats for big games are limited.
Buying soon after the broadcast slot is confirmed gives you a wide choice of seats. Waiting until the final days can work but narrows the options for groups.
Visiting supporters are housed in the upper tier of the North Stand. Villa colours should stay out of the home sections.
St Peter's is the closest, around an eight-minute walk, even though another stop carries the stadium's name.
Digital tickets on your phone are the standard entry method, so keep your device charged and the ticket saved offline.
Sources: Sunderland AFC official club website (safc.com) for ticketing and hospitality information; the Premier League for fixture scheduling; UEFA for Aston Villa's European record; fussballdaten.de and football-data.co.uk for head-to-head records; industry and supporter guides for the Stadium of Light, away section and 2026/27 stadium upgrades.