Sunderland earns 2-0 victory over Lens in friendly match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:26 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Sunderland secured a 2-0 win against RC Lens at the Bollaert-Delelis Stadium in France on August 8, 2026. Goals from Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor highlighted a solid performance, with notable contributions from players including Chris Rigg and Thomas Meunier. Sunderland's squad benefited from a strong run-out ahead of the upcoming season, as several key players played the full match. While Meunier had a goal disallowed for offside, his overall performance impressed, suggesting positive potential for the season ahead. The match served as a critical preparation step as Sunderland gears up for their next contest against Ipswich.
- •Sunderland won 2-0 against RC Lens in a friendly match.
- •Trai Hume and Wilson Isidor scored the goals for Sunderland.
- •Thomas Meunier's goal was disallowed due to offside.
- •Numerous key players, including Chris Rigg, featured for full minutes.
- •Sunderland's next match is against Ipswich.
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"What did Sunderland’s 2-0 win over Lens tell us about the squad? From Meunier’s debut to Rigg’s continued rise, there were plenty of positives.
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