The stewards told us to sit down which was annoying as the other fans at the back of tier were allowed to stand and we weren't because we were at the front of the tier. As the final whistle went we applauded the Chelsea boys who gave a great effort all season and a few of our fans got taken away for encroaching on the pitch. The Colliery Tavern was a nice warm pub, with small Sky TVs and amix of home and away chatting together. Theater. The turnstiles are similar to St James Park Newcastle, as the Upper Tier turnstiles are separate from the ground itself. A good day out even if it was a long drive. Find Your Section View At Stadium Of Light, home of Sunderland AFC, Sunderland A.F.C.. Stadium Of Light Upload Photos Photos Sections Comments Tags Sections with photos at Stadium Of Light Stadium Of Light, Block U5 Stadium Of Light, north east corner Stadium Of Light, north stand Stadium Of Light, P25 Stadium Of Light, P30 Stadium Of Light, P32 Had a chat with a few Sunderland fans on the train who seemed very negative about their promotion prospects but at least, unlike Coventry, they will still be playing in their hometown next season. Teams. Tickets are also available at the ticket office before kick-off. Sunderland fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). Leicester fans were very loud as usual and the home support was fairly mute as to be honest Sunderland were poor and we won 2-0. Was fairly easy to get away as there are many ways to head back into town , most home fans headed back to the local pubs or to the metro. The Stadium of Light is a very impressive ground. As you'd expect, traffic is slow when leaving the ground but once back on the motorway it was easy going. Generally it was a poor affair. Although the facilities are fine in this area, you do have to climb a large number of flights of stairs to reach this top tier. The stadium is built on the former site of the Monkwearmouth Colliery by Ballast Wiltshire plc. There is a chippy just across the road but by 2.30pm our decision-making skills were letting us down and we carelessly spent the last of our change on another pint instead. I've always had a soft spot for Sunderland. Photos! I have never been to the Stadium of Light. This Coleman must have given his players a rocket at half time as Sunderland came out with a lot more purpose but the damage was done and there were no further goals. The stewards were kind and helpful. There was plenty of beer and pies but no large screens showing football or indeed any sort of entertainment. I cut through Wayfarer Road and then followed a footpath down by the river Wear. The Stadium of Light hosted its first full international in 1999 when England took on Belgium in a friendly, and housed its first competitive international in April 2003 as England faced Turkey in a Euro 2004 qualifier. After that, another good journey home and we arrived back in MK at 22:20. A 280 mile drive. Finally after 83 minutes a slick move involving Mason, Kane and Lamela saw Mason finish in style. There was no traffic until we reached the A1(M) and getting close to the Stadium of Light. So we had to wait until most of the traffic cleared before we left the ground. Of course I would! Tickets for category C matches, the cheapest, range from 25.00 for a seat behind the goal or in the corners to 30.00 for a central seat at one of the long sides. Sunderland, however, are much closer to Newcastle and that means their fans care much less about this derby although winning is still nice! To find out more click here, LOGIN OR REGISTER TO SEE THE PREMIUM CONTENT, Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing. Interactive: Pan, zoom, and drill into ticket listings by section and row. We were staying in Newcastle for theweekend the decent nightlife so we were having a good time regardless of the football. When near the ground, I climbed a grassy bank with a defined footpath already worn into it. A proper stadium. A good day out at a good football club. SEARCH BAR. Browse every angle from a 360 perspective. We went to a really decent pub called the Wheatsheaf, about a five minute walk from the ground. I was also confident of a point or three given the poor run Sunderland were on. I did like the slogans on the walls as you climbed the steps to the away end such as "Nine small steps for manOne normal step for Peter Crouch.". The game was enjoyable too ( From a Southampton point of view anyway ) as we won 4-0. The Upper Tier features a refreshments concourse, with food/drink on sale, and male and female toilets accessible. It was a nine-goal thriller and we scored five of them! But to make the journey to the top entertaining, the Club have addedred statements on the walls, relating to the current height of your climb. A great day out spoilt by our performance. The staff at the ground, including the stewards, are the friendliest I've come across in the Premier league. Then it took another long wait through the congestion to get back to the A19. Good day out, friendly fans, decent banter and if you're staying over you have Newcastle just 15 miles up the road. They also showed us where to get the bus to the stadium and where to catch it after the match had ended. Insightful: Use Seat View to gain some perspective before choosing your seat. Check out our 360 pictures for a players eye view. Step onto the pitch with this view from the centre spot. For exact dates, availability, and bookings check the Sunderland website or call the Tours Hotline +44 (0) 191 551 5055. Great stadium and atmosphere. But for all their hard work it finished up a goalless draw. Lightened by the use of quotes on the wall but if anybody has mobility impairments give yourself plenty of time. Always friendly and the landlord even puts on complimentary snacks after the game. As a groundhopper I wanted to add the Stadium of Light to my list, and took advantage of the Albion's offer of free coach travel to the game. It took a while. Good value at just 20. On first seeing the ground the Stadium of Light is a very impressive and modern stadium. The view from the away end (in the upper tier behind one of the goals) is excellent apart from the fact if you're near the back you can't see the big screen above the goal at the other end as the roof is in the way, but the view of the pitch itself is really good. Truist Park Seating Chart. Visit the website below to see how much you can save on the price of your tickets: The nearest airport is Newcastle which is located 24 miles away. This was my second visit to the Stadium of Light. We warmed up in the car first for around 15 minutes. Next stop Wembley Stadium for the Football League Cup Final! This lead lasted until first half stoppage time when Grabban beat the offside trap and poked past the onrushing Ben Alnwick. 105 x 68 metres Pitch Type: Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. West Ham were probably the better side but both sides' defences were ropy. Today we discover how the Holy Spirit will lead us to make that part of our lives. The away turnstiles, which are electronic, are numbered 69-72 and open 90 minutes before kick off. 2017-2018: 27,635 (Championship League), Ready To Go At the Stadium of Light, we have a broad range of suites and packages that are tailored towards you to ensure you enjoy a fantastic matchday experience on a seasonal or match-to-match basis.. They really should have been 3 or 4 goals up by half time. In addition with Leicester only needing only four more wins to win the title the excitement levels were insane. Hot food inside the ground included steak and ale pies, and also a vegetarian option (which was ideal for me). Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. When I love like Jesus loves my passion for people prevails over my pride in my position. I was on Row 18, and saw most of the stadium, but could not see the big screen. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: The buses back to the car park are located behind the North Stand come out the ground and head towards the main road you'll more than likely see a queue of people already waiting. Because the away fans are in the upper tier of the stand I feel this is detrimental to the atmosphere of the game. I left London on the 8.00am train to Newcastle. It seemed pretty easy (although that might have been helped by the early exodus of much of the home support); the ground has a lot of open space around it and a couple of lanes on the bridge back to the city centre were closed to traffic in order to help disperse the crowds so that all seemed to work well for people on foot, but I can't comment on what it's like to try to drive away. I know from when they visited MK their fans do make a noise so I can only think it must be the acoustics. When you're at an event, share a photo, your comments and a. The atmosphere was not great as the only noise seemed to be coming from the away section, the only time you can hear the home fans is when they score. After four roundabouts, keep to the left hand lane and follow signs for B1289 (Roker). American Express Community Stadium, Brighton. We were high up in the third tier. A lift is available for disabled supporters, who are in one given a corner section of the away end. I was walking so this was very straightforward for me. This is a small but busy pub with a beer garden. Bournemouth took the lead early on and their supporters high up behind the goal created most of the noise. We drove up, leaving Liverpool at 2pm. The Stadium of Light was the last of the big north-eastern clubs I needed to visit and another ground to tick off the list. Both the metro stations St. Peters and Stadium of Light are within short walking distance of the ground. Home and away supporters mixed with quite a friendly atmosphere. This was also queued so we crossed the river and followed the A1231 to wards the A1. new addition to our state-of-the-art seat selection tool suite provides the Pies are fine at 3.20 (Frankfurters cost 4) however having climbed all the steps up to the upper tier we're housed in (obviously a north east thing putting the away fans up in the Gods!) But finally after eight minutes of stoppage time, the referee blew his whistle and the three points were safe. The combination of an excellent stadium and a club rivalry dating back to 19 May 1977 when Sunderland were relegated from Division One in controversial circumstances, whilst Coventry stayed up, were bound to ensure a good atmosphere. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Great experience for my first away game. After all, shouldnt live events be fun? Considering it was so high up there were great views of the pitch/game. A good day out in a place with similarities to Portsmouth as both sets of supporters are loyal and like a matchday drink in the pubs. We then walked up a road similar to Hardman Street in Liverpool, a steep road with a church on one side side and a few bars and eateries on the other side. Great stadium and atmosphere,my Dad enjoyed his last visit before he died a life long support.