Sunderland’s form has drastically declined after an incredible start to the season, and they are currently falling in the Championship standings.

The next task for Regis Le Bris’ team is to play Stoke City at home at the Stadium of Light, where both teams are eager to resume their winning ways.

It has been predicted that the match between “struggling” Sunderland and Stoke will be close, but Le Bris might know how his team can win.

Regis Le Bris plays up importance of Stadium of Light crowd

Speaking to the media (through the Sunderland YouTube channel) in advance of the match this weekend, Le Bris has described how the team can take advantage of the tremendous support they receive at home and how they can give back to those supporters.

“The relationship we have with our fans… they deserve to feel good, and we need them to feel good again,” Le Bris stated. It can occasionally resemble a circle and be either positive or malevolent. With just one successful outcome, we may establish a new positive dynamic.

“The notion that we must earn our fans’ admiration has been discussed extensively. Here in England, the connectivity is excellent, particularly at Sunderland. A single action can generate a lot of energy in the stadium and encourage the squad to be more inventive.

Considering what we know about Stoke City before the match against Sunderland, it will be essential for the Black Cats to have the support of their supporters in order to defeat a tough, well-prepared squad and achieve the outcome they require.

The Stadium of Light needs to be a fortress for Sunderland

To be honest, there isn’t a stadium in the Football League quite like the Stadium of Light, especially when it’s crammed with 40,000+ spectators.

It is a Premier League stadium with a fan base deserving of the highest division as well; Sunderland has by far the biggest average attendance in the Championship this year. The club now just needs to return as quickly as possible to its proper position.