Sunderland prepares for pre-season test against record-breaking York City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Sunderland faces York City in a pre-season match today. York City, coming off a historic National League campaign, finished with 114 goals scored and 41 conceded. They employ a solid defensive strategy and notable counter-attacks, making them formidable opponents. Sunderland is expected to respect York City's capabilities as they aim to outperform one of last season's most dominant teams. The match showcases the talents of standout players like Ollie Pearce, who scored 34 goals last season, and Zak Johnson, a former Sunderland player.
- •York City ended last season with the best attack and defense in National League.
- •Ollie Pearce was York's top scorer with 34 goals in the last campaign.
- •Zak Johnson, a former Sunderland player, now contributes to York City's defense.
- •The match begins today, generating interest in both teams' readiness for the season.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — What Sunderland Can Expect from York City
"York City take on Sunderland after a record-breaking campaign - but just how dangerous are the National League champions ahead of this pre-season test?
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