Sunderland
Premier League / England
The fans of Black Cats are people with strong faith in the club. Sunderland fans are known as Mackems, they are beyond hope for the team when they enter on the pitch. In the club's home ground, Stadium of Light, the fans truly come like a light that walks together with the team on its every smooth and challenging journey.
Inspiration is an apt word for the Sunderland fans, because their admiration for the team is like supporting their own family. Sunderland are packed with an amazing lineup of celebrity fans. With a dramatic last-minute goal, Sunderland are returning to the Premier League after eight years. The promotion was a result of a 2-1 victory against Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final in 2025.
The English club have a diverse range of famous icons ranging from athletes to artists. Sunderland have not only impressed local people with their outstanding performances over the years, but many famous personalities also. The constant support from famous Sunderland fans for the team has gained a lot of attention for the club. The names of some of the famous Sunderland fans are as follows:
| Famous Fans | Known For |
|---|---|
| Steve Cram | Retired Track and Field Athlete |
| Jill Scott | Former Footballer |
| Paul Collingwood | Cricket Coach and Former Player |
| Martin O’Neill | Football Analyst, Former Football Manager and Player |
| George Clarke | Architect and Television Presenter |
| Josh Kelly | Boxer |
| Alyson Dixon | Olympic Athlete |
| Sir Tim Rice | Songwriter |
| Melanie Hill | Actress |
| Kate Adie | Journalist |
Sunderland have a great number of forums, which shows how much the fans love the club. With thousands of messages and discussions, there are various Sunderland forum on online media. Sunderland fans forums are widely used and every new update about the club is actively taken forward on the Sunderland forum by the fans. Sunderland forum makes the way to meet other die-hard fans and continue the journey of supporting the team, stronger than before. While changing the opinions and news, Sunderland fans forums are making the fans fall in again with the club again. Some popular Sunderland fans forum are:
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Sunderland chants connect the club with its fans. The Black Cats have several meaningful chants that resonate with the fans' feelings for the team. Sunderland chants are the fans' favourite way to support the team at every match. The club has no official anthem yet, but a song that the Sunderland fans consdier an unoffical anthem is 'Can't Help Falling In Love With You' sung by the legendary American artist, Elvis Presle. This famous hit's rendition is played in before kick off during home games and all the fans sing along. The lyrics of the song are given below:
Wise men say,
Only fools rush in,
But I can't help,
Falling in love with you,
Sunderland,
Sunderland,
Sunderland.
The most famous Sunderland chants that fans keep close to their heart are:
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are Sunderland fans called?
Supporters of Sunderland AFC are traditionally known as "Mackems," a nickname also used for people from the city of Sunderland. It reflects the club’s deep-rooted connection to local identity and heritage.
2. What is the famous Sunderland chant?
One of the most iconic chants among fans is:
“Sunderland ‘til I die, I’m Sunderland ‘til I die, I know I am, I’m sure I am, I’m Sunderland ‘til I die!”
This chant showcases the passionate and lifelong loyalty of Sunderland supporters.
3. Is the Pope a Sunderland fan?
We can say that he was a committed Sunderland supporter and he held up the jersey and showed his support.
4. Are there any official Sunderland supporter groups?
Yes, Sunderland have several long-standing fan groups, including the Red & White Army (RAWA), which acts as a voice for fans and regularly engages with the club on key issues.
