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Sunderland hosts Stade Rennais in friendly ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Sunderland hosts Stade Rennais in friendly ahead of new season
Summary

Sunderland faces Stade Rennais in a friendly match at the Stadium of Light on August 15, 2026. This match serves as the final prep before the official season kicks off next week. Both teams qualified for the Europa League, with Rennes recently finishing sixth in Ligue 1. Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris is expected to test his lineup ahead of their opening match next Saturday. Eliezer Mayenda returns to Sunderland for this fixture after his recent transfer away from the club.

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  • •Match scheduled for August 15, 2026, at Stadium of Light.
  • •Final friendly before both teams start their competitive seasons.
  • •Sunderland aims to finalize their starting lineup for next week.
  • •Rennais finished sixth in Ligue 1 and qualified for Europa League.
  • •Eliezer Mayenda returns to Sunderland after his recent transfer.
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  • 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Match Preview: Sunderland v Stade Rennais — Final Step Before The Real Thing
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Just one more game to go until the big kick-off as Rennes visit the Stadium of Light.

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