DATE CHANGE: Sunderland's home game with Scunthorpe United has been put back 24 hours
SUNDERLAND’S second home game of the new League One season has been put back 24 hours.
The Black Cats will now host Scunthorpe United at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, August 19 (3pm).
The move has occurred as Sunderland’s Carabao Cup first-round game with Sheffield Wednesday has been selected for live television coverage and will take place on Thursday, August 16.
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