Fans will be able to pay their respects to Liam Miller with a minute’s applause before Saturday’s game against Brentford at the Stadium of Light.
Liam, who played 60 games for Sunderland between August 2006 and September 2009, sadly passed away last week at the age of 36 after bravely battling pancreatic cancer.
Sunderland AFC CEO, Martin Bain, said: “Liam was a hugely likeable and respected figure both at Sunderland and across the wider football community.
“At this sad time we would like to pay our respects and show our appreciation together – club and fans – along with our visitors from Brentford.
“It is a tragedy to lose someone so young and our deepest condolences go to Liam’s family and friends.”
Tributes to Liam will also feature on the stadium’s big screens and in the matchday programme.
Supporters are asked to take their seats in plenty of time ahead of kick-off prior to the minute's applause.