Sunderland step up their preparations for the 2024/25 Championship campaign with a trip to Bloomfield Road to take on League One side Blackpool on Saturday.

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French coach Régis Le Bris is the man trusted with leading the Black Cats into the new season as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2023/24, which started with promotion hopes and ended in a 16th-place finish.

The Wearsiders were patient in their search for Le Bris, taking more than 100 days to appoint Michael Beale's permanent replacement, and the former Lorient boss will want to use the next few weeks to run the rule over his youthful squad – with their opener against Cardiff City on Saturday 10th August on the horizon.

This is a big summer for Saturday's hosts as well. Blackpool are one of a host of clubs hoping to battle for promotion in League One, which looks as competitive as it has been for some time.

Neil Critchley's side finished just three points and two places outside the top six last season, but bridging that gap is not going to be as easy as simply completing some shrewd summer business given the strength of some of their third-tier rivals.

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When is Blackpool v Sunderland?

Blackpool v Sunderland will take place on Saturday 27th July 2024.

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Blackpool v Sunderland kick-off time

Blackpool v Sunderland will kick off at 3pm.

What TV channel is Blackpool v Sunderland on?

Blackpool v Sunderland will not be shown live on TV, but it will be available to watch live online.

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How to live stream Blackpool v Sunderland online

Fans in the UK will be able to tune in to Blackpool v Sunderland on SAFSEE.

You will need a match pass to watch the game on SAFSEE, which costs £7 per game.

Check out the teams' official YouTube channels after the match for all the highlights.

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