The Black Cats won 4-3 at Mariners Park against South Shields during their first pre-season friendly then winning 3-2 later in the day against Gateshead at the Gateshead International Stadium.
Sunderland now face a trip to the USA where they will face San Antonio, New Mexico and North Carolina before returning to England to play Real Mallorca at the Stadium of Light and Hartlepool United at The Vic.
Here, though, we take a look at how Mowbray’s travelling party to America is shaping up after the club confirmed the 26 players heading stateside:
. KIRKBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Ranel Young (left) of Liverpool and Matthew Young of Sunderland watch as Ranel's shot hits the post on December 3, 2022 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
The 16-year-old stopper, who signed a two-year scholarship deal with Sunderland this summer, has been included in Tony Mowbray's 26-man squad. Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC
. Anthony Patterson
Anthony Patterson played every league game for Sunderland last season and looks set to continue as the club's number one stopper. Photo: George Wood
. Niall Huggins
Niall Huggins played well in midfield during Sunderland's pre-season game against Gateshead Photo: FRANK REID
. Trai Hume
The right-back will likely be Tony Mowbray's first option at the start of the season. Photo: Frank Reid
. Dennis Cirkin
The left-back enjoyed a good season during 2023-23 despite some injury issues. Photo: Frank Reid
. Dan Ballard
The former Arsenal man has been linked with West Ham but will be joining Sunderland's pre-season tour as things stand. Photo: FRANK REID
. Danny Batth
The centre-back has been linked with Blackburn Rovers. However, Tony Mowbray recently stated that Batth was set to join Sunderland's trip to the USA. Photo: Naomi Baker
. Nectar Triantis
Having now arrived on Wearside after his summer break, Triantis is due to travel with Sunderland to America. Photo: Hagen Hopkins
. Jenson Seelt
Jenson Seelt is nursing a slight injury according to Tony Mowbray but will likely travel with the squad. Photo: Chris Fryatt
. Joe Anderson
The former Everton man looks set for more minutes against Sunderland's American opponents. Photo: Jeremy Ng
. Luke O'Nien
It wouldn't be a proper Sunderland squad without Luke O'Nien in there somewhere. Photo: FRANK REID
1. KIRKBY, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Ranel Young (left) of Liverpool and Matthew Young of Sunderland watch as Ranel's shot hits the post on December 3, 2022 in Kirkby, England. (Photo by Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
The 16-year-old stopper, who signed a two-year scholarship deal with Sunderland this summer, has been included in Tony Mowbray's 26-man squad. Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC
2. Anthony Patterson
Anthony Patterson played every league game for Sunderland last season and looks set to continue as the club's number one stopper. Photo: George Wood
3. Niall Huggins
Niall Huggins played well in midfield during Sunderland's pre-season game against Gateshead Photo: FRANK REID
4. Trai Hume
The right-back will likely be Tony Mowbray's first option at the start of the season. Photo: Frank Reid