Ticket details for derby revealed

Sunderland have revealed the ticketing details for their FA Cup third round derby date with Newcastle.

Via the club website, Sunderland say, "On sale from 10am on Monday 18 December, tickets will be available subject to availability via three phases."

On Newcastle's allocation, the club says:

"Emirates FA Cup competition rules stipulate that the visiting Club shall have the right to claim up to 15% of all seats for which tickets are issued.

"Following comprehensive dialogue with the Sunderland and Newcastle Safety Advisory Groups, Northumbria Police and Newcastle United, it has been determined that NUFC will receive an allocation of 6,000 tickets.

"Away supporters will subsequently be situated in the North Stand Upper and North Stand Lower. We appreciate some season tickets holders will be displaced by this stadium configuration.

"An agreement is in place with NUFC to replicate a 6,000-ticket away allocation should a replay be required at St James’ Park and following consultation with the Newcastle Safety Advisory Group and Northumbria Police, all parties are planning for this eventuality."

On the moving of season ticket holders, Sunderland add, "Season ticket holders located in the North Stand, including Black Cats Bar, will be required to relocate for this fixture.

We understand this will result in some disappointment and appreciate your understanding of these exceptional circumstances."