Buy Sunderland vs Liverpool tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Premier League fixture scheduled for Tuesday 5 January 2027 at 20:15 UK time at Stadium of Light in Sunderland. This midweek match brings one of English football's most heavily followed clubs to a ground of around 48,700 seats where Sunderland have already committed more than 38,000 places to season-ticket holders, leaving match-by-match supply under pressure before Liverpool's travelling support is considered.
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The seat type matters as much as the price. Home buyers can compare Sunderland areas, longside views and premium inventory through Sunderland tickets, while visiting supporters need to pay close attention to the North Stand Upper allocation and the supporter designation attached to each listing.
The January date adds another practical layer. The match comes three days after Sunderland host Hull City and Liverpool host Coventry City on 2 January, so both clubs enter a compressed New Year schedule before this Tuesday-night meeting. Buyers also need to plan around winter transport and a 20:15 kick-off. The sections below focus on the decisions that matter before payment: access, price, area, delivery, hospitality and the exact Premier League history between the clubs at this venue.
Sunderland home supply is tight throughout 2026/27. More than 38,000 season tickets were sold before the campaign and the remaining general-admission inventory sits behind the club's Black Cats membership and ballot system before any small open-sale remainder appears. That structure matters even more when Liverpool are the visitors because demand comes from local buyers, neutral Premier League followers and a travelling fanbase that regularly exhausts away allocations.
Liverpool away demand is governed by a different system. Domestic away tickets are allocated through the club's loyalty and credit structure rather than an open public sale, so the visiting section can be difficult to access for supporters without the required history. Buyers following the Reds can compare the wider schedule through Liverpool tickets.
The timing increases the pressure. Tuesday 5 January falls inside the New Year programme and the Premier League has selected the match for a 20:15 broadcast kick-off. An evening slot removes some casual day-trip demand but creates stronger planning pressure for supporters who need hotels, late trains or a next-day return journey.
The opponent profile matters too. Liverpool standard resale prices sit among the highest bands in the division and Sunderland's own 2026/27 hospitality guide lists this fixture from about £329 per person, well above lower-demand league dates at the same ground. That does not mean every standard seat will rise in the same way, but it is a clear signal that the market treats this as one of Sunderland's premium home dates.
For buyers, the practical lesson is simple: decide the supporter area and group size before chasing the lowest number. A pair in the correct home section or two away-end seats can be more useful than a slightly lower-priced listing that puts the buyer in the wrong part of the stadium.
Yes. Sunderland's club-sale route and a resale marketplace work differently. For 2026/27, Black Cats Adult membership costs £48 and gives supporters access to home-ticket ballots. The club also has a season-ticket base above 38,000, so the number of seats left for match-by-match sale can be limited before a ballot opens.
A resale purchase does not require the buyer to hold Sunderland membership, enter a club ballot or build a previous purchase history. That is particularly useful for overseas buyers, one-off visitors and supporters who decide on this January date after the club allocation has tightened. The trade-off is that resale prices follow supply and demand rather than Sunderland's face-value bands.
For Liverpool supporters, the important distinction is the away allocation. Premier League visiting allocations are generally capped at up to 3,000 and Liverpool distribute domestic away access through their own loyalty structure. A Sunderland home listing should not be treated as a substitute for a visiting-supporter seat. If you intend to wear Liverpool colours or support the visitors openly, use an away-designated listing in the North Stand Upper.
Membership can still make sense for a supporter attending several Sunderland home matches, but it is not the same as holding a ticket. A ballot entry gives access to the club-sale process rather than a guaranteed seat. For a buyer planning one January evening, the practical comparison is therefore between waiting for uncertain club inventory and choosing a resale listing that already states the area, quantity and delivery method.
Five factors drive resale pricing for this fixture: seat position, remaining supply, the number of seats required together, the high-demand opponent and whether the listing includes a premium or hospitality element. Sunderland's broader 2026/27 standard resale range on 1BoxOffice begins around £45 for lower-demand inventory, while the Liverpool date sits much higher in the demand curve and Sunderland hospitality has been listed from about £329 for January 2027.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £120 to £175 | Buyers prioritising entry price | Usually the first band to compare when exact block and row are flexible. |
| Longside standard | £150 to £230 | Balanced pitch view | Good for a first visit because both penalty areas remain easy to follow. |
| Lower tier / central | £190 to £300+ | Closer sightlines | Central pairs normally carry stronger demand than isolated seats. |
| Premium seating | £250 to £375+ | Comfort and stronger positioning | Review whether the listing is seat-only or includes access to a premium area. |
| Hospitality / VIP | From about £329 | Occasions, clients and groups | Current Sunderland hospitality pricing places Liverpool among the highest-demand home fixtures. |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match. A listing can move between bands without the underlying seat changing, especially once pairs or groups become scarce.
Quantity is the first filter to set. One seat may remain available in a central longside block after pairs have disappeared, while four adjacent seats can be difficult to source even when singles remain around the ground. If a group can split into two pairs, compare that option before paying a large premium for four together.
The opponent premium is meaningful here. Current marketplace listings for this fixture were already starting above the lower end of Sunderland's normal standard-match range months before January, while hospitality pricing for Liverpool was listed at about £329 compared with £170 for Brighton in the same season. Those figures can move, but they show why this fixture should be budgeted as a high-demand date rather than an ordinary midweek match.
Seat location should be compared against the whole order, not as an isolated label. A lower-priced upper-tier pair can be stronger value for a family than two premium singles that split the group. Equally, a supporter travelling from overseas for one match may decide the extra cost of a central longside position is justified by the view. The useful comparison is therefore price per seat against the experience you actually want.
The ground is a large bowl with the East and West Stands running along the touchlines, the Roker End to the south and the North Stand behind the opposite goal. Use the Stadium of Light seating plan to orient the block before paying, then compare other events at the ground through Stadium of Light tickets.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stand central | First visits and strong longside views | Mid to premium | Central West Stand positions suit buyers who want a clear view of both penalty areas and the tactical shape. |
| East Stand central | Longside viewing with broad pitch perspective | Mid to premium | Rows towards the back of the lower tier or front of the upper tier give height without putting the pitch too far away. |
| Roker End / South Stand | Home atmosphere | Lower to mid | A home-oriented end suited to Sunderland supporters who value noise and matchday energy over a halfway-line angle. |
| North Stand lower home areas | Behind-goal viewing | Lower to mid | Review the exact block because the visitor section is positioned in the North Stand Upper. |
| Upper corners and outer longside blocks | Better-value standard seating | Lower to mid | Useful when central pairs are tight but the priority is sitting together and keeping the price under control. |
| North Stand Upper away section | Liverpool supporters | Allocation-led | Visiting supporters are housed in the North Stand Upper, with the allocation separated from home areas. Liverpool colours belong in this section when home-area restrictions apply elsewhere. |
Neutral buyers should normally begin with the longside areas rather than either supporter end. The central East and West Stand seats cost more because they give the most balanced view, while outer and upper blocks can offer stronger value when the exact row matters less than keeping a pair together.
The away section is noticeably higher than many Premier League visitor allocations. That gives travelling Liverpool supporters a broad view of the pitch but also means more stairs and a greater distance from the action. Buyers with mobility requirements should make sure the listing and access arrangements suit them before payment stage rather than assuming every North Stand seat has the same route.
For home supporters, height can be useful at a ground of this size. The first rows of an upper tier can give a cleaner view of the full pitch than a very low seat near a corner, while still keeping the crowd around you close enough for the atmosphere to feel immediate. If two listings cost almost the same, compare their angle to the halfway line and their height before choosing the one with the lower row number.
Sunderland's premium programme has expanded for 2026/27, with seven named lounges plus executive boxes at the Stadium of Light. Match-by-match stock is separate from ordinary general admission and can be useful when standard pairs are limited or when the day is built around a meal, client hosting or a family occasion.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| The Founders | First-time premium buyers | Pitch-level West Stand seating, a relaxed room and live music, with food bought separately from the purchase menu. |
| 76 Yards | Food-led groups and social matchdays | North Stand padded seating, Tommy Banks street food and a less formal pre-match setting. |
| Montgomery Suite | Families, birthdays and occasion buyers | West Stand premium seating, buffet dining and matchday extras including a short stadium tour when the package schedule allows it. |
| Business Lounge / Riverview Brasserie | Clients and corporate groups | Halfway-line or directors' box seating paired with a more formal lounge and dining experience. |
The entry hospitality price for Liverpool has been listed around £329 in September 2026, but room, quantity and remaining availability can change that figure. The Founders and 76 Yards are often the easiest products to find match by match, while other spaces can appear through the club's premium inventory in smaller quantities.
Read the inclusions carefully. The Founders does not bundle a meal into the entry product, while 76 Yards includes a food element. Dress rules also vary between rooms, so anyone planning to wear a Sunderland shirt should review the package terms rather than assuming the policy is identical across every lounge.
Delivery method matters because Premier League resale orders can be fulfilled in several ways. The listing should tell you how the access item will arrive and whether any action is required before matchday.
| Delivery Type | What to Review |
|---|---|
| Mobile transfer | Accept the transfer using the email address supplied with the order and place the ticket in the required wallet or app if instructed. |
| E-ticket / PDF | Use the final ticket file, not the order confirmation. Make sure the barcode displays clearly before leaving for the stadium. |
| Season card or temporary access arrangement | Follow the handover, collection and return instructions exactly. These conditions are part of the listing. |
| Courier or collection | Confirm the delivery address, named recipient and collection window early if you are staying in a hotel or arriving in Sunderland on matchday. |
Review every listing note before payment, bring valid photo ID and keep your phone charged if entry is mobile. The away end has separate access and visiting supporters can face additional search procedures, so the supporter designation on the ticket should match the way you intend to attend.
For a mobile order, complete the acceptance process before reaching the turnstile. Stadium crowds can weaken mobile data and a late login problem is far easier to solve at a hotel or on Wi-Fi than in a queue a few minutes before kick-off. Save any permitted wallet pass in advance and keep the delivery email accessible.
Collection and access-card orders need a different kind of planning. The pickup point may not be at the same entrance you use for the match, so leave enough time to complete the handover and then walk to the correct turnstile. If a card must be returned after full time, keep the return instructions with the order confirmation and do not assume the process ends when you enter the stadium.
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Open the fixture listing
Confirm Tuesday 5 January 2027, the 20:15 UK kick-off and Stadium of Light before comparing seats.
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Create or sign in to your account
New buyers can create an account using the email address they want connected to delivery updates.
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Set your quantity
Choose the number of seats first so the results reflect listings that can satisfy your group.
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Choose the correct supporter area
Review whether the offer is for a Sunderland section, the Liverpool visitor allocation or a premium area with separate supporter rules.
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Compare block, row and delivery
Read the listing notes carefully and confirm whether seats are together, how high the block sits and how the ticket will be delivered.
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Review the full order total
Compare the complete price against the seat location and group requirement rather than choosing on headline price alone.
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Complete payment
Enter buyer details accurately, pay through the supported payment stage method and keep the confirmation email.
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Follow delivery and confirm again the fixture
Use track order to follow fulfilment, then confirm the final entrance and match details before travelling.
International buyers can use the same delivery methods as UK customers, but an evening match makes the travel margin more important. Complete any mobile transfer before flying, store a wallet pass offline when the delivery system allows it and use an email address you can access abroad. If a hotel is receiving a courier item, make sure reception will accept a package in the buyer's name.
Seats together should be treated as a purchase condition rather than a request to solve at the stadium. A pair, family or larger group should choose a listing that explicitly supports the required quantity. The Premier League currently lists Tuesday 5 January at 20:15 UK time and buyers travelling from overseas should plan around that confirmed broadcast slot while still reviewing any later competition notice before departure.
The late finish matters more than it would for a Saturday afternoon game. A 20:15 start means full time will be close to 22:00 before exit queues are considered, so a same-night rail connection needs more margin than a daytime visit. Buyers staying locally avoid that pressure and can arrive earlier without tying the whole evening to one final train.
Overseas buyers should also keep the supporter area in mind when choosing accommodation and arrival time. Liverpool supporters using the North Stand Upper will follow a different entry route from most home buyers, while hospitality guests can enter earlier than general admission. If several people in one travelling group hold different ticket types, agree a meeting point outside the controlled stadium area rather than assuming everyone can enter through the same gate.
The exact scope for this page is Premier League meetings at Stadium of Light with Sunderland as the home side. There have been 16 before the 2027 fixture, beginning in November 1999 and continuing through February 2026. Keeping the scope this tight removes reverse fixtures at Anfield, cup ties and Sunderland home meetings from the Roker Park era.
Liverpool hold the stronger record in this setting, but the sequence has not been one-way. Sunderland won 2-1 in December 2002, 1-0 in October 2009 and 1-0 again in March 2012. Liverpool have won ten of the 16 matches, while three finished level. The most recent meeting, on 11 February 2026, ended 1-0 to Liverpool.
What makes the history useful to a buyer is the contrast between the overall record and the number of tight scorelines. Eleven of the 16 matches were decided by one goal or finished level. Liverpool's advantage in wins is clear, but Stadium of Light meetings have often remained competitive deep into the match rather than turning into routine away victories.
The venue-specific approach matters here. Sunderland and Liverpool have met far more often across English football than these 16 games suggest, but older Roker Park fixtures and Anfield meetings describe a different ticket product. The buyer on this page is choosing a seat at Stadium of Light for a Premier League match, so that is the history that belongs beside the listing.
The figures below cover only Premier League meetings at Stadium of Light with Sunderland hosting Liverpool, from 20 November 1999 through 11 February 2026. Reverse fixtures, domestic cups and Sunderland home matches played before the move from Roker Park are excluded.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 16 |
| Sunderland wins | 3 |
| Liverpool wins | 10 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Sunderland goals | 9 |
| Liverpool goals | 21 |
| Biggest Sunderland win | 2-1 on 15 December 2002 |
| Biggest Liverpool win | 1-3 on 29 September 2013, tied for the largest winning margin |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 20 November 1999 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 11 February 2026 |
Head-to-head totals are calculated from the match list below and cross-referenced against 11v11 and WorldFootball.net historical records.
These are all 16 Premier League meetings at Stadium of Light with Sunderland as the host, newest first. No reverse fixtures or other competitions are included.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool |
| 02 Jan 2017 | Sunderland 2-2 Liverpool |
| 30 Dec 2015 | Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool |
| 10 Jan 2015 | Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool |
| 29 Sep 2013 | Sunderland 1-3 Liverpool |
| 15 Sep 2012 | Sunderland 1-1 Liverpool |
| 10 Mar 2012 | Sunderland 1-0 Liverpool |
| 20 Mar 2011 | Sunderland 0-2 Liverpool |
| 17 Oct 2009 | Sunderland 1-0 Liverpool |
| 16 Aug 2008 | Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool |
| 25 Aug 2007 | Sunderland 0-2 Liverpool |
| 30 Nov 2005 | Sunderland 0-2 Liverpool |
| 15 Dec 2002 | Sunderland 2-1 Liverpool |
| 13 Apr 2002 | Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Sunderland 1-1 Liverpool |
| 20 Nov 1999 | Sunderland 0-2 Liverpool |
Results cross-referenced against 11v11 and WorldFootball.net. Cup ties, Anfield meetings and Sunderland home games before the Stadium of Light era are excluded.
No. Sunderland membership and ballots apply to the club-sale route, while resale buyers can purchase without holding a Black Cats membership.
Compare earlier if you need a particular stand or several adjacent seats. Liverpool is one of Sunderland's higher-demand home dates, so choice can narrow before matchweek.
Visiting supporters are normally housed in the North Stand Upper. Choose an away-designated listing if you intend to support Liverpool openly or wear club colours.
Delivery can use mobile transfer, e-ticket, an access-card arrangement, courier or collection. Follow the method stated on the listing and order instructions.
Yes. Select a listing that supports the required quantity together, because adjacent seats cannot be assumed unless the offer states that arrangement.
Sources: Premier League fixture schedule, official Sunderland AFC ticketing and premium-experience information, 11v11, WorldFootball.net, the 1BoxOffice Premier League ticket guide and the 1BoxOffice Sunderland hospitality guide.