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Sunderland fans raise £138k for charities in cup final tickets

Sunderland fans have raised about £138,000 for charity by buying virtual tickets for the EFL Trophy final.

Coronavirus restriction mean fans cannot go to Wembley for Sunday's match against Tranmere Rovers, but many have bought commemorative tickets.

The scheme was thought up by fan Peter Richardson and was run by various supporter groups and the club's Foundation of Light.

The Salvation Army, Sunderland Foodbank and Washington Mind will all benefit.

Phil Pollard, vice chairman of Sunderland AFC Branch Liaison Council (BLC) which represents Sunderland fan groups, said he knew fans would rally round.