Right opposite Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, the Colliery Tavern is a classic matchday stop. The pub explicitly says all supporters—home and away—are welcome, and club away guides also list it as accepting visiting fans. On matchdays they set up a marquee on the car park for quick pints, and there’s often a mobile catering van outside for burgers and hotdogs. If you’re building a day around TV kick-offs, they show live sport (including Sky Sports), so you can catch the early or late game before heading over. It’s also a short walk from the Stadium of Light Metro stop, making arrivals and exits straightforward on busy fixtures.