Sunderland will usher in the New Year at home to Barnsley on Monday (KO 3pm).
Chris Coleman’s men provided the perfect response to their Boxing Day woe with a win at Nottingham Forest, as Aiden McGeady’s soaring header downed the two-time European Cup winners at the City Ground.
The celebrations were short-lived, though, with Monday’s game against the Tykes coming just 48 hours later as the Black Cats aim to claim back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
And you can cheer on the Lads at the Stadium of Light, with tickets on sale now and cash turnstiles in operation on the day of the day.
HOW TO BUY
Online: www.safc.com (24-hour service)
Telephone: 0371 911 1973 (24-hour service)
In-person: Stadium of Light ticket office, opening hours listed here