Sunderland AFC will face Stoke City under-21s in round one of the 2018-19 Checkatrade Trophy.
The Potters join Jack Ross’ side, Carlisle United and Morecambe in Group A of the competition.
Match dates for the group stages are as follows:
Matchday one - w/c 3 September 2018
Matchday two - w/c 8 October 2018
Matchday three - w/c 12 November 2018
Further details regarding match dates, venues and ticket information will be released in due course.