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Sunderland and Stade Rennais draw in pre-season friendly at Stadium of Light

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:17 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Sunderland and Stade Rennais draw in pre-season friendly at Stadium of Light

Summary

Sunderland faced Stade Rennais at the Stadium of Light on August 15, 2026, in a pre-season friendly. The match featured a penalty goal from Rennes' Esteban LePaul followed by goals from Brian Brobbey and Trai Hume for Sunderland in the second half. Although Sunderland's aggressive second-half performance showcased their attacking potential, they were unable to secure the match result before its conclusion. The game also marked the debut of new stadium features and dugouts ahead of Sunderland's upcoming Europa League campaign.

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By the Numbers

•Sunderland hosted Stade Rennais in a pre-season friendly on August 15, 2026.
•Esteban LePaul scored a penalty for Rennes in the first half.
•Sunderland's Brian Brobbey and Trai Hume scored in the second half.
•The match exhibited new stadium features in preparation for UEFA requirements.
•Attendance was around 16,000 due to ticketing issues.

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What they're saying

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Sunderland’s performance against Stade Rennais gave us a strong hint of what we can expect from Régis Le Bris and his side going into the new season.
— Yahoo Sports

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