Premier League Club Weather Playbook

Sunderland Weather Playbook: Stadium of Light North East Coast

By Kevin Roth, sports meteorologist. Weather guide for sports fans and bettors.

Home advantage

Sunderland play at Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Open-air North East coastal setting with North Sea cold and wind, cool damp conditions from autumn onward.

Road environments

Premier League road environments span the full climate range.

Weather angle

North Sea wind and cold are the defining weather variables. Late-season and winter matches face freezing conditions with sustained coastal wind.