Sunderland AFC transfer and takeover news RECAP: How fans can stream Carlisle United friendly as Cats prepare for Stadium of Light return

Sunderland are back in action today with Phil Parkinson’s side set to play their second pre-season friendly of the summer – this time on home turf.

The Black Cats will face Carlisle United this afternoon (3pm kick-off) as they continue their preparations for the 2020/21 campaign, which will start in less than two weeks’ time.

We’ll have all the latest news, analysis and transfer talk throughout the morning before our matchday blog goes live – stick around and refresh the page for updates:

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