The 2016-17 Premier League Cup draw has taken place with Sunderland under-23s discovering their fate.
Andy Welsh’s side have been drawn in Group B alongside Championship sides Cardiff City and Blackburn Rovers, with the fourth and final group berth to be taken by Burnley or Watford.
The Black Cats will start the tournament with a trip to Cardiff before hosting Blackburn, with a home clash against Burnley or Watford rounding off the opening stages.
Sunderland will then host Cardiff and travel to Blackburn before taking on Burnley or Watford away from home in their final group game.
Dates and venues for the fixtures will be confirmed in due course.
