This game is in the Championship, kick off at 13:00 on Sunday 18 August 2024.
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Sunderland v Sheffield Wed Championship
Sunderland has a larger stadium capacity than Sheffield Wed, with the Stadium of Light holding 49,000 spectators compared to Hillsborough's capacity of 39,700.
Both Sunderland and Sheffield Wed have a rich history in English football, with Sunderland being one of the founding members of the Football League in 1888 and Sheffield Wed being one of the oldest football clubs in the world, founded in 1867.
Sunderland has won the English top-flight league title six times, with their last title coming in 1936. Sheffield Wed has won the title four times, with their last title coming in 1930.
Sunderland has a fierce rivalry with Newcastle United, known as the Tyne-Wear derby, while Sheffield Wed has a fierce rivalry with Sheffield United, known as the Steel City derby.
Sunderland has spent multiple seasons in the Premier League, while Sheffield Wed has predominantly played in the lower divisions of English football.
Both Sunderland and Sheffield Wed have passionate fan bases, with supporters known for their loyalty and dedication to their respective clubs.