Sunderland 2-1 Rennes in the Club Friendly Games at Stadium of Light, Sunderland (48,707 capacity).

Sunderland won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–W–W), scoring 10 and conceding 7.

Rennes won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–W–W–L), scoring 11 and conceding 11.

The two sides have met 1 time: Sunderland 1 win, Rennes 0, 0 draws.