When Sunderland will start their 2020/21 season with Phil Parkinson's side set to play more friendlies after Gateshead win
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The Black Cats will host Hull City in the opening round of the Carabao Cup on Saturday, September 5 (3pm kick-off), a week before the start of their League One campaign.
There were some suggestions the first-round Carabao Cup fixtures could be brought forward due to international matches which will take place on the same weekend.
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Hide AdYet the Black Cats still have two weeks to prepare for what will be their first competitive match for nearly six months.
Sunderland beat Gateshead 3-1 in a pre-season friendly on Saturday and will now face League Two outfit Carlisle United at the Academy of Light on Tuesday.
The Wearsiders will also play a warm-up match against Harrogate Town next Saturday before their meeting with Hull.
Sunderland’s first League One fixture is a home game against Bristol Rovers on Saturday, September 12.