The story of Will Grigg's winner for Sunderland with potential new signing Daniel Jebbison watching on
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Lee Johnson will no doubt be hoping for a repeat of the performance at Harrogate Town, where the Black Cats were mightily impressive in their 4-0 win.
That, however, was followed by a bore goalless draw at Prenton Park as a young Black Cats team took on Tranmere Rovers.
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Hide AdA number of changes are expected tonight as Lee Johnson uses the game as a dress rehearsal for the League One opener at home against Wigan Athletic a week tomorrow.
Josh Hawkes could be in line to start from the beginning alongside Elliot Embleton whilst Ross Stewart is expected to start up-front.
But with a lack of options in both full-back positions, it is likely that Dan Neil and Carl Winchester will once again start in defence.
Elsewhere, there could be opportunities for a number of the club’s youngsters to shine off the bench ahead of the League One opener on August 7.
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Sunderland AFC vs Hull City - LIVE
Key Events
- Sunderland 1-0 Hull City
- The Black Cats have announced a bout of gastroenteritis within the squad
- Lee Johnson has also missed tonight’s clash ahead of the Wigan Athletic opener in eight days time
- Sheffield United’s Daniel Jebbison has been spotted at the Stadium of Light during the game
The teams are out!
The teams are out as Sunderland take on Hull CIty in their last pre-season friendly before the new season starts...
Kick-off is just moments away...
The (other) boss is here
Sunderland majority owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has taken up his seat in the director's box. On the pitch, Sunderland have started well and are playing it nicely around the back. Corry Evans captains Sunderland tonight.
Ross Stewart down five mins in...
Ross Stewart has taken a clattering by the Hull goalkeeper after a long ball forward and is undergoing treatment.
He’s back up now though and looks set to continue has Hull restart play and force Anthony Patterson into a save up the other end of the pitch
9 - Elliot Embleton blazes over
Attacking midfielder Elliot Embleton blazes ooer after some good work down Sunderland’s right hand side including Lynden Gooch and Winchester...
And a minute later Ross Stewart nearly gets onto a cute pass by Embelton but is once again blocked by the keeper
17 - Patterson makes another save
After a good spell of Sunderland pressure, Lynden Gooch is robbed of the ball and Hull break down their left had side, but the shot at Patterson is tame and the Sunderland keeper saves it
19 - Patterson slips in defence but does enough
The young keeper rushed out to clear the ball but slipped and nearly cost his team a goal. Fortunately, he managed to stab it clear! Hull starting to ramp up the pressure
24 - First corner of the game to Hull City
Sunderland have to defend a corner and do as Ross Stewart head it away but the Tigers come again...