Match Preview: Sunderland v Stade Rennais — Final Step Before The Real Thing
Just one more game to go until the big kick-off as Rennes visit the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland will host Stade Rennais for a friendly match at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, August 15th, 2026. The game kicks off at 15:00 and can be watched live via safc.com, as well as streamed on the Roker Report Twitter feed (@RokerReport) and www.RokerReport.sbnation.com for player ratings. Tickets are available, and fans are encouraged to enjoy good luck.
This friendly marks a significant step before the real Premier League season resumes, as it is the first time Sunderland has played at the Stadium of Light since their match against Chelsea. With seven days to the match, the atmosphere may not be as lively as usual, especially given the expected low attendance.
Stade Rennais, who finished sixth in Ligue 1, will also qualify for the Europa League, making this encounter their first meeting since the last season. Fans may be curious to see how Sunderland's team performs under the watchful eyes of the French side's upcoming fixture next Saturday. With Eliezer Mayenda returning from his move away, the expectations are high for a tightly contested match.
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