#SAFC have announced ticketing details for their friendly against Saudi outfit Al-Shabab, and have also confirmed the club shop's opening hours over the festive period. Meanwhile, Bailey Wright had a front-row view of France v Australia last night...
FRIENDLY CRAIC
During their training camp in Dubai, Sunderland will hold a friendly against Saudi Premier League side Al-Shabab on Friday 25 November at the Jebel Ali Centre of Excellence. Kick off will be 17:00 GST (13:00 GMT). Tickets will be available via the venue only, priced at 80AED for adults and 30AED for Under-16s. If you can't get to the UAE for Friday but still want to watch the match, you can buy a streaming pass now for £7.50 on the club's website.
CHRISTMAS IS COMING
The SAFC club shop will be open 10am-5pm most week days in the run-up to Christmas, with a few exceptions for matchdays, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. If you're looking for an alternative though, ALS are open Monday to Friday 9-5 as usual, as well as 9-4 every Saturday until Christmas. If you need a gift for a Sunderland-mad relative be sure to pop into our shop at SR5 1BT and the lads in the shop will be happy to assist you. We've also got an online shop with all of our merch available for delivery or collection.
WRIGHT BENCHED V FRANCE
Bailey Wright was an unused substitute for Australia's 4-1 defeat to France yesterday in the World Cup. The Aussies took a surprise lead through Craig Goodwin, but it was a good win for France who recovered from the early blow. Olivier Giroud's brace means he is now joint-top scorer for France alongside Thierry Henry, with 51 for his country. Wright, wearing the number eight shirt, will hope to be involved in Australia's next two games as they look to shore up their defence.
