It's the last chance for the home players to impress new boss Simon Grayson, while their guests are seeking to get back in the groove
Sunderland and Celtic meet in a friendly on Saturday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Stadium of Light.
Neither side goes into this match exactly how they would wish, with the hosts facing at least one year in the Championship following their relegation from the Premier League and their opponents vexed by a poor midweek showing against Rosenborg which means their priorities lie elsewhere.
Nevertheless, for both sides, this represents a last opportunity for the respective managers to assess their squads prior to the beginning of their league campaigns.