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Sunderland plays York in pre-season friendly ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Sunderland plays York in pre-season friendly ahead of new season

Summary

Sunderland is currently facing York in a pre-season friendly, marking their return to club football following England's World Cup exit. The match, taking place in York, has drawn a strong turnout of Sunderland supporters. Both teams are utilizing this opportunity for preparation, with Sunderland reportedly taking control early in the game. Next, Sunderland has a series of matches planned against stronger opponents in the United States.

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Status Watch

•Sunderland's pre-season friendly against York takes place in York.
•The match follows England's exit from the World Cup semi-finals.
•Sunderland is scheduled to face Liverpool, Leeds, and Wrexham in upcoming matches.
•Supporters are actively engaging in the atmosphere surrounding the game.
•Sunderland performed well early, scoring four goals in the first half.

Latest Updates

5:00 AMYahoo Sports — View From The Away End: York Offers Sunderland the Perfect Return to Club Football

What they're saying

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After England's World Cup heartbreak, a pre-season trip to York provided the perfect reminder of why following Sunderland is always worth the journey!
— Yahoo Sports

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