Source: Northern_Echo
Quakers to face Sunderland
Darlington will host North-East neighbours Sunderland at the Northern Echo Arena for a pre-season friendly in July.[LNB] The Black Cats will come to the Arena for the second year running as part of Darlington's preparations for the Blue Square Premier campaign.[LNB] Manager Simon Davey has also lined up League One sides Sheffield Wednesday, relegated from the Championship last season, and one of his former clubs, Carlisle United, in two other home friendlies in July.[LNB] Premier League Sunderland come to the Arena on Saturday July 17, 3pm kick-off. The Owls follow on Tuesday July 20 and Carlisle on Friday July 23.[LNB] Steve Bruce's side beat Colin Todd's Darlington 4-0 at the Arena last summer and were also 2-0 winners in 2007, under Roy Keane.[LNB] Ticket details for all three home games will be announced in due course.[LNB] DARLINGTON PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES:[LNB] Saturday July 17: Sunderland (H), 3pm[LNB] Tuesday July 20: Sheffield Weds (H), 7.30pm[LNB] Friday July 23: Carlisle Utd (H), 7.30pm[LNB]
