Win Draw Loss Fixtures On 20 February 2023, Sunderland announced a tour of the United States as part of their pre-season preparations, with friendlies against lower-league sides San Antonio FC and New Mexico United.

[69] On May 18, the club confirmed a further two friendlies, against local sides Gateshead and South Shields.

[70] In June, a sixth pre-season opposition was added, with a trip to Hartlepool United planned.

[75] Win Draw Loss Fixtures Sunderland entered the competition in the third round, as a Championship side, and were drawn at home to arch-rivals Newcastle United, being the first Tyne-Wear derby since 2016.

[79][80] Win Draw Loss Fixtures Sunderland were drawn at home against Crewe Alexandra in the first round.