Sunderland supporters heading to away matches next season are to take bleed kits to games to help with injuries caused by accidents or stabbings.
The specialised first aid items, which include dressings and bandages, are used to stop catastrophic bleeding and save lives.
SAFC supporters' branches said 12 coaches will travel with the kits provided by the Connor Brown Trust, a charity set up by the parents of an 18-year-old who was fatally stabbed in the city.
Cath Reid, secretary of the branch liaison council, said: "These kits aren't just for knife crime, it could just be an accident and that's why we want them to not just to keep our fans safe but anyone else who needs them.