Hearts to host Sunderland in Tynecastle friendly in front of 2,000

Hearts will face Sunderland in a friendly at Tynecastle Park on Saturday.

The club have confirmed 2,000 season-ticket holders will be able to attend with ticket arrangements to be announced on Tuesday.

Tynecastle Park will host a friendly between Hearts and Sunderland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)placeholder image
Tynecastle Park will host a friendly between Hearts and Sunderland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Robbie Neilson's men have the weekend off from the Premier Sports Cup.

Sunderland currently in League One, are managed by former Hearts midfielder Lee Johnson, while former left-back Jamie McAllister is part of his coaching staff.

"This will be another good test for us ahead of our league opener against Celtic in a few weeks' time,” Neilson told the club’s website.

"Sunderland are big club down in England with some talented players so it'll be a great run out for our squad.

"It's also another chance for our players to familiarise themselves with the Tynecastle crowd as some of them have yet to experience it, so I hope we can get as many Hearts fans through the turnstiles as possible."

Fans can also watch the game on Hearts TV.

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