The Black Cats are unbeaten so far having won against South Shields, Gateshead, San Antonio, New Mexico and North Carolina before drawing against La Liga side Real Mallorca at the Stadium of Light last Saturday.
Here, though, we take a look at how Tony Mowbray’s Sunderland could line up against Hartlepool United with squad players eyeing minutes ahead of the 2023-24 Championship campaign:
1. GK: Matthew Young
The young stopper has already featured for Sunderland during pre-season in the USA and the 16-year-old could well get the nod against Pools Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC
2. LB: Ellis Taylor
The Sunderland defender will likely top up his minutes against Hartlepool United. Photo: Frank Reid
3. RB: Niall Huggins
The full-back came on during the second half against Real Mallorca at the Stadium of Light. Photo: Frank Reid
4. CB: Danny Batth
The defender didn't play against Real Mallorca so is likely to get the nod against Hartlepool United. Photo: Frank Reid