Tuesday has seen Sunderland release a new statement on the ‘bubble’ situation for their trip to Newcastle United and confirmed their away ticket allocation.

The match is a 2pm kick-off at St James’ Park on Sunday 6 December.

Tuesday seeing Sunderland release the following regarding their away ticket allocation for the United match: ‘Kick-off is 2pm GMT and we have been allocated 2,528 tickets at St. James’ Park. Season Ticket Holders can buy in six phases, in order of Black Cat Points. Season Ticket Plus Members can enter via the member ballot.’

Sunderland explaining how they are dividing their allocation for the United match:

Season Ticket Holder sale – 2,275 tickets, on sale from 3pm GMT, Tuesday 10 November

Season Ticket Plus Members’ ballot – 253 tickets, ballot opens 3pm GMT, Tuesday 10 November

As for the ‘bubble’ arrangements where no Sunderland fans will be allowed to travel by independent means, only by official coaches if they want to get to the Newcastle United game.

The official Sunderland statement reading: “Following a decision by Newcastle Safety Advisory Group (SAG) and Northumbria Police, a ‘bubble’ coach operation will be implemented for Sunderland AFC supporters attending the Premier League fixture against Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday 6 December. Under the arrangements, Sunderland ticket holders will be required to travel to and from the fixture via official coaches, departing from and returning to the Stadium of Light.

“Supporters should report to Exit 16, next to the SAFC Ticket Office, from 9am on the morning of the fixture. Match tickets will be issued to supporters upon entering the concourse areas, prior to boarding the official coaches.

“Tickets will not be issued to anyone who does not travel via the official coach operation. Sunderland AFC stewards will be present on coaches, at the stadium and during the return journey to assist supporters with any questions or issues.

“The club is currently exploring the possibility of a secondary pick-up location, subject to further consultation with Northumbria Police. Any agreed arrangements will be communicated to supporters.”