Alex Neil’s side have so far played Rangers, AS Roma, Gateshead, Bradford City, Dundee United and Accrington Stanley during their preparations ahead of the new campaign.
Sunderland, though, will finish up their pre-season with the short trip to North East rivals Hartlepool United before facing Coventry City in their first game in the Championship for four seasons on Sunday.
But what sort of side is Alex Neil likely to select against Pools on Monday night? Here, we take a look:
But what sort of side is Alex Neil likely to select against Pools on Monday night? Here, we take a look: