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:
13. Phil Parkinson's group is coming together...
But he's still looking for three new signings - one of whom is set to be Arbenit Xhemajli Photo: Frank Reid
14. Will Grigg was looking sharp
Is the flame starting to relight? We'll only know for sure once the season properly begins Photo: Frank Reid
15. Full of concentration
Bailey Wright with his eyes fixed on the prize! Photo: Frank Reid