Sunderland U23s unlucky to lose against Liverpool U23s in Premier League Cup
![Sunderland U23s attacker Lee Connelly in action against Middlesbrough U23s earlier this season.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/image/onecms:d25a082c-5966-4058-98b1-48e0e11dd95b/SAFC%20U23%20MFC%20U23%20SAFC%20U23%20PENALTY%201.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
![Sunderland U23s attacker Lee Connelly in action against Middlesbrough U23s earlier this season.](/img/placeholder.png)
Sunderland’s under-23s team take on their Liverpool counterparts in the Premier League Cup this afternoon – with points in Group F on the line.
Elliot Dickman’s side played out a goalless draw with Huddersfield in the first match of the group, whilst Liverpool defeated Wigan Athletic – catapulting The Reds into first place.
We’ll have build-up, team news and live updates throughout the game as the Black Cats look to cause a cup upset over the more fancied visitors.
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