The dates of Sunderland under-23s Premier League International Cup fixtures have been confirmed.
Andy Welsh's young guns have been drawn into group A and will face Derby County, PSV Eindhoven and SL Benfica.
There are six groups in total and only the winners of each group are guaranteed a place in the knockout stages, along with the two best second-placed sides.
Premier League International Cup 2016/17 fixtures
*All kick-offs 7pm BST unless stated otherwise
November 11, 2016
Group A
Sunderland v SL Benfica (Eppleton CW)
December 19, 2016
Group A
Derby County v Sunderland (iPro Stadium)
December 23, 2016
Group A
Sunderland v PSV Eindhoven (Stadium of Light, KO TBC)Ticket details will be announced in due course.
