Hartlepool will welcome Sunderland to the Suit Direct Stadium for their final pre-season fixture ahead of life in the National League following their relegation last season.

This match kicks off at 19:30 BST on Tuesday.

Sunderland will be eager to cap off what has been an impressive pre-season campaign as they take on a Hartlepool side who have lost just one game in four friendlies.

It’ll be interesting how both teams end up in 90 minutes.

How can fans watch live streaming of the game?

At the time of writing, the game will not be broadcast on streaming platforms. But fans can get to follow the game on live blogs and through the official Sunderland FC club website.

How both teams performed in their last two games

Hartlepool are coming into this match from a 2-1 loss to Harrogate last Friday after drawing goalless with Spartans in their previous match.

The Black Cats drew with Spanish side Mallorca 1-1 at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, but prior to that, they recorded a 4-2 win against North Carolina FC.

Hartlepool friendly form

The Poolies have won two of their warm-up fixtures against Middlesbrough and Redcar Athletic, drawn against Blyth Spartans and tasted defeat against Harrogate Town in their most recent game at the weekend.

They’ll be facing Barnett away from home as they begin life at the National League.

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Sunderland friendly form

The Black Cats are unbeaten in their pre-season campaign so far.

As a matter of fact, Tony Mowbrays’ side have strung five straight wins prior to the 1-1 draw with Mallorca last time out. They’re in fine form ahead of their curtain raiser at home against Ipswich Town.

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