Graeme Murty has named an unchanged side as the Under-21s get set to take on Blackburn in the Premier League 2.
Three points at the Lancashire FA ground will see the Black Cats seal a place in next season's International Cup.
The Lads have already confirmed a spot in this season's play-offs.
Sunderland AFC: Richardson, Taylor, Bell, Fieldson, Bainbridge, Burke, Middlemas, Jones, Kelly, Watson, Tutierov.
Subs: Chibueze, Lavery, Jaydon Jones, Ryder, Ogunsuyi