Sunderland concludes US tour with matches against Leeds and Wrexham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Sunderland completed its US tour with two matches, facing Leeds and Wrexham over the weekend. The team, featuring several returning World Cup players, utilized split squads to manage player workloads. The matches highlighted tactical adjustments, including a consistent 4-1-4-1/4-3-3 formation. As Sunderland prepares for the final pre-season matches in France, it aims to refine its strategies and line-ups.
- •Sunderland played Leeds and Wrexham in quick succession.
- •The squad included many returning World Cup players.
- •Sunderland used split squads to balance player minutes.
- •Coach Régis Le Bris maintained a 4-1-4-1/4-3-3 formation.
- •Sunderland's next matches are in France before the season starts.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Talking Tactics: What We Learned from Sunderland’s US Tour
"What did Sunderland's final two matches in the USA reveal? We examine the tactical patterns, standout performers and key lessons before the trip to France.
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