The friendly match between South Shields and Sunderland will take place at 1st Cloud Arena on Saturday at 5:00 pm IST.
Sunderland is set to kick off their preparations for the upcoming 2023-24 Championship season by playing a pre-season match against South Shields, a team from the National League North, on Saturday afternoon. Last season, Sunderland faced defeat against Luton Town in the semi-finals of the Championship playoffs. Meanwhile, South Shields gained promotion to the National League North after emerging victorious in the Northern Premier League.
South Shields showcased their supremacy in the Northern Premier League last season, accumulating an impressive total of 85 points from 42 matches, thus securing the top position in the division and earning a well-deserved promotion. Consequently, the Mariners will now be competing in the National League North this season. In anticipation of the new campaign, they have already strengthened their team during the summer transfer window by acquiring talented players such as Luke James, John Lufundu, and Paul Blackett.
On the other hand, Sunderland had a commendable performance during the 2022-23 season, securing a sixth-place finish in the Championship table. They accumulated 69 points from their 46 matches, which granted them a spot in the playoffs. Unfortunately, the Black Cats were unable to advance beyond the semi-finals as they suffered a 3-2 aggregate defeat against Luton. Consequently, they will once again compete in the second tier of English football in the upcoming season.
South Shields probable starting lineup: Boney, Lufudu, Liddle, Broadbent, Adams, Newton, Woods, Briggs, Blackett, James, Hodgson
Sunderland probable starting lineup: Patterson, Roberts, Seelt, O’Nien, Gooch, Bellingham, Neil, Ekwah, Clarke, Pritchard, Semedo
South Shields
| Opponents | Score |
| Stafford Rangers | 3-0 (L) |
| Warrington Town | 2-1 (W) |
| Whitby | 0-1 (L) |
| Nantwich Town | 3-2 (W) |
| Bamber Bridge | 2-1 (L) |
Sunderland
| Opponents | Score |
| Luton | 2-0 (L) |
| Luton | 2-1 (W) |
| Preston | 0-3 (W) |
| Watford | 2-2 (W) |
| West Brom | 1-2 (L) |
The friendly match between South Shields and Sunderland will take place at 1st Cloud Arena on Saturday at 5:00 pm IST.
| South Shields vs Sunderland | Key Details |
| Date | July 8 (England) |
| Venue | 1st Cloud Arena |
| Kickoff time in England | 12:30 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 5:00 pm (Saturday) |
This match will not be telecasted in India.
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