Fixture rearranged:
Norwich City trip moved

Sunderland’s trip to Norwich City will now take place on Sunday 13 August at 1.30pm.

Originally scheduled for Saturday 12 August, the Carrow Road clash will now take place 24 hours later due to the Black Cats’ Carabao Cup tie at Bury moving to Thursday 10 August.

After playing Bury and the Canaries, the Lads face a third consecutive game on the road as they travel to Sheffield Wednesday on Wednesday 15 August (7.45pm).

Sunderland’s opening schedule

Friday 4 August                              Derby County (H)
Thursday 10 August                       Bury (A)
Sunday 13 August                          Norwich City (A)
Wednesday 16 August                   Sheffield Wednesday (A)
Saturday 19 August                        Leeds United (H)