Played
Result
Torreense 1–2 Sunderland · Thursday 15 October 2026 · Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria, Portugal
Leiria Away-Day HQ
Torreense vs Sunderland
Played and won. This guide stays here as a handy reference for Leiria: getting there, where to stay, the stadium and making the most of the city.
15 October 2026 · 5:45pm UK
Estádio Municipal de Leiria, Dr. Magalhães Pessoa
Played
Played · Final score
Torreense1–2Sunderland
UEFA Europa League · Thursday 15 October 2026 · Leiria
The match was played in Leiria, not Torres Vedras. Torreense host their European games at Leiria's municipal stadium, so this guide covers Leiria.
Leiria away · latest
The state of play
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Confirmed
Away support
Nearly 4,000 Sunderland supporters travelled to Leiria. Allocation: 3,990 tickets, including 12 wheelchair spaces.
Next up: Lech Poznań away
Thursday 22 October 2026 at Enea Stadion. Paper tickets, in-person collection and compulsory coaches, so read the guide before you go.
Lech Poznań away-day guideTravelling without a ticket
No ticket? Make the most of Leiria
No ticket doesn't mean no away day. Leiria is compact, the old town is full of bars and restaurants, and there's a castle on the hill. Make a day of it.
Places to eat, drink and explore
Os Filipes Bar
Bar on Largo Cândido dos Reis in central Leiria, a short walk from the old town and the castle.
Largo Cândido dos Reis, Leiria
Mata Bicho Real Taverna
Traditional Portuguese tavern in the historic centre: petiscos (small plates), full meals and wood-fired pizza.
Edif. Zuquete, Praça Rodrigues Lobo 3, 2400-217 Leiria
+351 244 821 723Chico Lobo
Bar and restaurant on Praça Rodrigues Lobo with a terrace looking up to the castle. Cocktails, premium beers and Portuguese-inspired food.
Edif. Zuquete, Praça Rodrigues Lobo 5, 2400-217 Leiria
+351 244 821 723The Monkey Business Bar
Small cocktail bar in the centre, open from the evening. English-speaking staff, according to its own site.
Rua Machado dos Santos 31, 2410-128 Leiria
Independent suggestions only. None of these are official Sunderland meeting points, and we haven't confirmed opening hours or prices for matchday.
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Accommodation
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Where are you staying?
Staying in Leiria keeps matchday simple. Compare Leiria hotels by location, price and availability.
The Mackem Map
Leiria and the arrival airports at a glance
A static orientation map showing where Leiria sits between Porto, Lisbon and Faro, plus the key points in town. It is not a live journey planner.
Portugal · arrival airports
Porto Airport
Leiria
Lisbon Airport
Faro Airport
Estádio Municipal de Leiria
The confirmed match venue, Dr. Magalhães Pessoa.
Leiria city centre
Historic centre, Praça Rodrigues Lobo and the castle above.
Transport points
Leiria's rail and bus stations. Check CP and local operators for current services.
Accommodation areas
Central Leiria keeps matchday simplest; Lisbon offers more choice but needs onward travel.
Positions are approximate. This map does not show routes, journey times or transport claims. Check current official information before travelling.
Getting to Leiria
Compare the complete journey
There is no direct flight to Leiria, and the cheapest flight is not always the cheapest or easiest trip once the onward journey is added.
From Newcastle Airport
- Newcastle to Lisbon: easyJet
- Newcastle to Porto: Jet2
- Newcastle to Faro: easyJet, Jet2 or Ryanair
All require onward travel to Leiria. Check current fares and times with the airline.
Add it all up
Flight+Baggage+Airport transfer+Onward rail / road+Return journey
Lisbon
A practical arrival point and a possible base in its own right. Plan the onward journey to Leiria using CP (Comboios de Portugal) for current timetables, then compare road options.
Porto
Another possible arrival airport. Compare the full onward journey to Leiria before booking, including the transfer from the airport into the city.
Faro
A Newcastle departure option, but with a substantially longer onward journey to Leiria. Only worth it if the flight price or timing makes the complete journey worthwhile.
Where should I stay?
Pick your base around the match
There is no confirmed Sunderland fan hotel. Choose around the journeys your group will make, then check cancellation and late-arrival terms.
Stay in Leiria
Best for keeping the matchday journey simple, because the confirmed venue is in Leiria. Check the walk or ride from your address to the stadium and your route back after the match.
Stay in Lisbon
More choice of hotels, restaurants and nightlife, but you will need onward travel to Leiria and back on matchday. Check the return options before booking.
Other bases
May make sense depending on flight timings and onward transport. Consider the complete journey, not just the room price.
Matchday
Leave plenty of time
Estádio Municipal de Leiria, Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria. The stadium is in Leiria, not Torres Vedras.
Walking distance
The stadium is roughly a 20 to 25 minute walk from central Leiria.
Inside the ground
For the Sunderland game, no alcohol was sold inside; food and soft drinks were available, cash or card.
- From the city centre: roughly a 20 to 25 minute walk, per Sunderland's guidance. Use the meeting point in the Away Fan Guide.
- From your accommodation: plot the route to the stadium in your maps app before matchday and save it offline.
- Train or coach out of Leiria: find your departure point on the map and check times with CP or your coach operator. No special match services have been confirmed.
Getting around Leiria
Small city, simple plan
Most of what you need is walkable, but plan the stadium journey properly and check current local transport close to travel.
Walking
Central Leiria is compact enough to explore on foot. Wear comfortable shoes: the castle sits on a hill above the centre.
Local buses
Useful for some journeys. Check current local timetables close to travel rather than relying on older information.
Taxis and ride options
Handy for the stadium or late journeys. Demand can rise around the match, so have a backup plan.
Offline maps
Save your accommodation, the stadium and your return route offline before you land.
Stadium route
Plan the route from your accommodation to the stadium in advance, then re-check it on the day.
Extra time
Allow extra time on matchday. No special European-match shuttle has been confirmed.
Leiria for Mackems
Hours to fill before kick-off?
A few easy things to see and where to find food and drink. Everything here is walkable from the centre.
Leiria Castle
The medieval castle on the hill above the centre. The best views over the city, and a short, steep walk up from the old town.
View on mapHistoric centre
Narrow streets and small squares between the castle and the river. Easy to wander between a coffee and a meal.
View on mapPraça Rodrigues Lobo
The main square, lined with cafés, bars and restaurants. The natural place to get your bearings and find food and drink.
View on mapRiver Lis riverside
Paths along the river just below the centre. A quieter spot for a walk if you've got hours to fill.
View on map- Eat properly before the match: no alcohol is sold inside the stadium.
- Do the castle early, before the walk to the ground.
- Look out for bifanas, grilled fish and pastéis de nata. Ask for uma imperial for a small draught.
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Trip cost
Build your own budget
We won't guess a total. Costs vary by dates, route and group, so price each part before booking.
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Return journey
Plan your journey home
Check your return transport before the match. Whether you're heading back to a Leiria hotel or on to Lisbon, Porto or Faro, know how and when you're getting there, and remember there may be a holdback.
- Your last available departure, checked with the operator.
- How long it takes to reach the departure point from the stadium.
- Connections to any onward flights.
- A backup plan if your intended transport isn't available.
Before you go
Leiria checklist
The matchday essentials. Tick them off before you leave.
Passport
Check it's valid for travel and keep it safe.
Accommodation details
Address and booking confirmation saved offline.
Onward and return transport
Know how you're getting back to your base or onward to Lisbon, Porto or Faro, and when.
Offline maps
Accommodation, the stadium, the city centre and your departure point saved offline.
Mobile data and roaming
Switch roaming on and check what your network charges. Take a charged power bank.
Travel insurance
Make sure you have suitable cover before you travel.
Useful Portuguese
A few phrases for the day
Olá
Hello
Obrigado / Obrigada
Thank you
Por favor
Please
Onde fica...?
Where is...?
Quanto custa?
How much does it cost?
Uma cerveja, por favor
One beer, please
Onde fica o estádio?
Where is the stadium?
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