Monday 31 July 2017 17:55, UK
Sunderland will hold a minute's applause in memory of Bradley Lowery before Friday's opening Sky Bet Championship game against Derby.
Earlier this month thousands gathered in the city to mourn the young Sunderland fan at his funeral after he passed away following a brave battle with neuroblastoma.
The six-year-old, who captured the hearts of football players and fans across the world, will now be remembered with a pre-match tribute as players, match officials and fans will be asked to join together in applause ahead of kick-off.
Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain said: "Bradley had the most amazing impact on our club and the wider football community.
"It is fitting that we can come together at our first league game of the new season to pay tribute to this wonderful little boy, whose love for Sunderland was evident for all to see."
Throughout his illness, Bradley's family and friends have raised thousands of pounds to fight neuroblastoma, a rare type of cancer that mostly affects babies and young children, and the Bradley Lowery Foundation has now been set up to provide support to other children and parents facing the disease
Sunderland have confirmed they will continue to work alongside the foundation, which is in the process of being confirmed as a registered charity.
