2008–09 Sunderland A.F.C. season Pre-season Pre-season

| Game | Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 July 2008 | Sporting CP | Away | 3–1 | — |
| 2 | 22 July 2008 | Vitória de Setúbal | Away | 1–1 | — |
| 3 | 28 July 2008 | Cobh Ramblers | Away | 4–0 | — |
| 4 | 30 July 2008 | Nottingham Forest | Away | 1–0 | 12573 |
| 5 | 3 August 2008 | Ajax | Home | 0–1 | 19768 |
| 6 | 7 August 2008 | Athlone Town | Away | 6–0 | — |
| 7 | 9 August 2008 | Shamrock Rovers | Away | Postponed | — |