Sunderland EFL Trophy fixtures confirmed: This is when Black Cats face Aston Villa, Carlisle United and Fleetwood Town
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The Black Cats will face Aston Villa Under-21s, Carlisle United and Fleetwood Town in the competition – with the first game taking place at the Stadium of Light, behind-closed-doors.
A club statement confirmed: “The Black Cats’ Group A campaign will begin on Tuesday 8 September, as Aston Villa Under-21s travel to the Stadium of Light.
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Hide Ad“One month later, the Lads will once again play host when Carlisle United head to Wearside on Tuesday 6 October.
“Sunderland’s final group game will see them travel to Fleetwood Town’s Highbury Stadium on Tuesday 10 November.”
All three games will kick off at 7.45pm. Further details will be announced in due course.
The Aston Villa game will certainly be held behind-closed doors as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. There are hopes some fans will be allowed back in from October onwards but details are yet to be confirmed.