Sunderland finished their pre-season schedule with a 3–0 win over Carlisle United. Jonathan Stead, Liam Lawrence and Grant Leadbitter were the scorers, giving Sunderland an unbeaten pre-season record scoring ten goals, and not conceding any goals.
In their final pre-season match, Sunderland defeated Carlisle United by a score of 3-0.  Jonathan Stead, Liam Lawrence, and Grant Leadbitter found the back of the net for Sunderland, who finished their pre-season campaign unbeaten with ten goals scored and no goals conceded.