Sunderland showcases talent in pre-season friendly against York City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Sunderland faced York City in a pre-season friendly on July 18, 2026, securing a comfortable victory. Enzo Le Fée shone with a standout performance, scoring a goal along with teammate Chris Rigg. While veteran players like Aji Alese returned to action, there were concerns over Leo Hjelde's minor injury after he exited the match. The last half-hour of the game showed some sloppiness from Sunderland, particularly among younger players. The team now looks to build on this early preseason run-out as preparations continue for the upcoming season.
- •Sunderland plays York City on July 18, 2026, in pre-season.
- •Enzo Le Fée and Chris Rigg each score for Sunderland.
- •Aji Alese returns for 45 minutes after injury.
- •Leo Hjelde leaves the match with a minor injury.
- •Final minutes reflect some struggles among younger Sunderland players.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — 2 Up, 2 Down: Sunderland See Off York As Pre-Season Begins
"Our first run-out of pre-season ended in a comfortable win over York City. What did our writers make of the game?
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