Sunderland have confirmed the dates for two of their EFL Trophy group games.
The Black Cats, who are the current holders of the trophy following their Wembley win against Tranmere Rovers in March, have been drawn in Northern Group F, along with Lincoln City, Bradford City, and Manchester United U21s.
And the club has now confirmed the dates for their games against fellow League One side Lincoln, and League Two Bradford.
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Sunderland will take on Lincoln at Sincil Bank on Tuesday, October 5, with kick-off at 7pm.
They will then face Bradford at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday, November 9, again with kick-off at 7pm.
Sunderland's game against Manchester United's youngsters is due to be played on Wearside but the date and time have yet to be confirmed.
Sunderland have reached the final of the competition twice in three seasons, losing out on penalties against Portsmouth in March 2019, before defeating Tranmere 1-0 earlier this year thanks to a Lynden Gooch goal.
