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
HALF TIME
1-1 probably a fair reflection of the game so far.
Fulham started the better but scored their opener just when Sunderland were beginning to get a foothold.
Since then it’s Sunderland who have been the more threatening of the two, with Wearne and Harris impressive up front.
42 mins
Sunderland the better of the sides as half time approaches.
Very impressive stuff from Stephen Wearne so far. So bright in possession and consistently pushing the Fulham defence back.
GOALLLLL SUNDERLAND
Wearne draws a good save from the edge of the area, and Will Harris is there to tap in.
Sunderland’s best two players so far combining there.
All level.
GOAL FULHAM
Sunderland were enjoying a decent spell but they trail now.
Poor defending as they fail to deal with a cross into the box, and Luke Harris thumps home the loose ball.
23 mins
Much, much better from Sunderland.
Quick 1-2 between Wearne and Harris sets the striker free on goal, but in the end his effort is comfortably saved.
20 mins
First real bit of bright Sunderland play, as Harris drags them up the pitch. Eventually finds its way back to Almond, who drives into the box.
His shot deflected, but an easy save.
19 mins
Sunderland up against it here.
This time it’s Richardson who makes a good clearance inside his box after Fulham work another overlap.
16 mins
Almond forced to take a yellow card.
Great work from the Fulham forward to spin away into danger, and the defender has no choice but to make the foul.
13 mins
Big interception.
Fulham were in down the left there after a great bit of play. Younger is alive to the danger and cuts out the low cross. Top defending.
Cross from the right flank a moment later that McIntyre claims well.