Sunderland under-23s will begin their pre-season campaign tonight when they travel to Sunderland RCA, kick-off 7pm.
Elliott Dickman’s Black Cats returned from their five-day training camp in Austria last week and will now return their attention to a run of friendlies.
Sunderland RCA provide the first test for the young Lads at Meadow Park this evening, with entry priced at £5 for adults and £3 for concessions.
U23s schedule in full
Monday 10 July - Sunderland RCA v U23s – Meadow Park (KO 7pm)
Friday 14 July – Morpeth Town v U23s – Craik Park (KO 7pm)
Tuesday 18 July - Blyth Spartans - Croft Park (KO 7.30pm)
Friday 21 July – U23 v Barnsley – Academy of Light (KO 1pm)
Wednesday 26 July – U23 v Sheffield Wednesday – Academy of Light (KO 12.30pm)
Saturday 29 July – U23 v Huddersfield Town – Academy of Light (KO 12pm)
Wednesday 2 August – South Shields v U23s – Mariners Park (KO 7.30pm)
*Please note all of Sunderland under-23s’ friendlies at the Academy of Light are behind closed doors and will not be open to the public.