The Black Cats have been hard at work at the Academy of Light ahead of the game, which comes a week before their League One opener against Bristol Rovers.
Scroll down and click through the pages to see our behind the scenes pictures, via Frank Reid, from Sunderland training:
9. What a save!
Burge with a fine fingertip stop. We've already seen plenty of those in pre-season friendlies! Photo: Frank Reid
10. Hume and O'Brien put in the hard yards
It's all eyes on Saturday now as competitive football returns Photo: Frank Reid
11. Wyke stretches out
The striker has netted twice in pre-season - both goals coming against former club Carlisle Photo: Frank Reid
12. It was a demanding session
Dan Neil (right) is put through his paces - having been one of the shining lights of pre-season Photo: Frank Reid