Sunderland Under-18s are back in league action on Saturday with a trip to Manchester United (12.30pm).
Opposition
Manchester United sit top of the U18 Premier League with 19 wins, two draws and one defeat from 22.
United have won their last five fixtures including victory in the Premier League Cup final over rivals Manchester City.
Gabriele Biancheri is the club's leading goalscorer with 10 goals in 18.
Adam Lawrence took charge of the U18s for the 2023-24 season after previously managing the U16s.
Lawrence has held previous roles with both Millwall and Charlton.
U18 Premier League
Manchester City, Derby and Leeds sit just behind the Red Devils.
Wolves and Liverpool are currently just one point behind Leeds as they chase a top four finish.
Fin Lynch's side still have both Stoke and Blackburn to play with those three teams at the foot of the table.
Coverage
Live updates can be found on the official X platform- @AcademyofLight