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.
Sunderland concluded their pre-season campaign with a 3–0 victory against Carlisle United. Jonathan Stead, Liam Lawrence, and Grant Leadbitter were the goal scorers, giving Sunderland an undefeated pre-season record with ten goals scored and no goals conceded.