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
Benji bursts through the middle, but there’s just not quite enough on his pass as Kenton Richardson bursts into the box.
Fulham clear.
Sunderland’s trialist....
Understood to be Jack McIntyre.
Currently a free agent, formerly of Everton.
The SAFC under-23s team for the PL2 season opener is in - here’s how Elliot Dickman’s team line-up
SAFC U23s XI: Trailist; Richardson, Younger, Almond, Newall, Wilding, Sohna, Kimpioka, Wearne, Dyce, Harris
Subs: Jessup, Bond, Steels, Kelly, Chapman
Team news
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.
Last season’s top scorer Josh Hawkes has progressed to the first-team this summer, yet forwards Benji Kimpioka and Will Harris could feature.
Last time out
Last season, Sunderland put together an impressive run after Christmas and finished in the play-offs in Premier League 2, Division 2.
Elliott Dickman’s side missed out on promotion after losing to Crystal Palace on penalties in May.
