Sunderland U23s v Fulham U23s LIVE: Team news and match updates from Stadium of Light
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Sunderland missed out on promotion from Premier League 2, Division 2, via the play-offs last season after losing to Crystal Palace on penalties at Selhurst Park.
Several new arrivals, such as Tyrese Dyce, Harrison Sohna and Ethan Kachosa, could be involved for the Wearsiders, while goalkeeper Jacob Carney is recovering from a finger injury.
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Fulham, managed by former Welsh international Mark Pembridge, finished 10th in the division last season.
Fans are set to be in attendance at the Stadium of Light with Sunderland looking to start the season on a high.
After tonight’s game, the young Black Cats will travel to Burnley next week before facing Norwich at the Academy of Light.
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LIVE: Sunderland Under-23s vs Fulham Under-23s
Key Events
- Fulham edge seven-goal thriller at the SoL
- Will Harris brace twice brings Sunderland back into the game
- Tyrese Dyce header put Black Cats ahead
- Late goals from Bowie and Hilton seal the points for Fulham
- Several new signings feature
67 mins
All Fulham all of a sudden.
The lively Ablade seeing plenty of the ball in advanced areas.
Sunderland need to ride out this storm....
65 mins
BIG SAVES from McIntyre.
First is excellent to deny the low drive from inside the box. The second, denying Fulham at the corner from just yards out, is even better.
GOAL SUNDERLAND
Superb!
Kelly’s first tough is to whip an outrageous corner into the heart of the box, and Dyce gets up to thump the header home!
3-2 Sunderland! Cracking game here.
63 mins
Wearne has to go off here with his shoulder in a sling.
That’s such a shame for the lad, who has been the best player on the park through the opening half.
Caden Kelly on in his place.
60 mins
Great clearace from Almond as a dangerous cross flies in from the right.
Fulham responded well to that Sunderland goal, seeing plenty of possession.
And what a clearance! Outstanding recovery pace from Newall after Ablade beats the keeper to a loose ball.
Sunderland will feel they deserve that equaliser.
Been nothing in it.
First sub the hosts as well. Vinnie Steels is on for Benji Kimpioka.
GOAL FULHAM
Sunderland trail.
They miss a big chance when a set piece falls for Sohna, but he fires into the side netting.
Fulham break, and it’s a very uncharacteristic error from Almond. He’s caught on the ball, and Ablade turns in a neat finish as he drives into the box.
Harsh on the Black Cats.