The international break will provide the briefest of respites, with the return of Sky Bet Championship football already on the horizon.
Tickets are now on sale for Sunderland’s next three home games, with Sheffield United, Nottingham Forest and Cardiff City all traveling to the Stadium of Light in September.
The Blades will pose the first test following the international break with the Black Cats hosting Chris Wilder’s side on Saturday 9 September at 3pm.
And just three days later, Nottingham Forest will make their way to the SoL on Tuesday 12 September at 7.45pm.
Neil Warnock’s Cardiff will also face Simon Grayson’s men before the month is out, with the league leaders travelling to Wearside on Saturday 23 September (KO 3pm).
Tickets for all three games are now on sale with adult tickets available for £25, over-65s for £19, under-22s for £16, and under-16s for £10.
HOW TO BUY TICKETS
Online: www.safc.com (24-hour service)
Telephone: 0371 911 1973 (24-hour service)
In-person: Stadium of Light ticket office, opening hours as listed -
Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm
Matchday 9am until kick-off
Non-matchday Saturday, 10am - 1pm
Sunday, CLOSED