Sunderland AFC’s 2019-20 EFL Trophy fixtures have now been confirmed.

The Lads’ Group A campaign will begin on Tuesday 8 October, as Grimsby Town travel to the north east for a Stadium of Light showdown.

One month later, the Black Cats will once again be playing under the Wearside lights, as Leicester City Under-21s head to the SoL on Tuesday 5 November.

SAFC’s third and final group stage encounter will take place on the road, as Jack Ross’ side travel to Scunthorpe United’s Glanford Park on Tuesday 12 November.