Darlington
v
Sunderland
Thu 16th Jul - The Balfour Webnet Darlington Arena
Sun 24th May - Stadium of Light
By Carla Hilton Last updated: 2nd October 2008
Jones: Close to a return
Sunderland boss Roy Keane says it will be a matter of weeks before Kenwyne Jones makes his comeback.
The 23-year-old, who scored seven goals in his first season at the Stadium of Light, has been out of action since June after picking up a serious knee injury on international duty against England.
Keane, though, reckons the Trinidad & Tobago striker is on the road to recovery and should be back in action in just a few weeks.
"He's working hard to get back and is showing a great attitude in the gym," Keane told the club's official website.
"Hopefully it will now be a matter of weeks."

A look at the best pictures as Michael Owen completes a surprise move to Manchester United.
Pictures from the unveiling of Real Madrid's reported £56 million signing at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Pictures from the Under 21 championship semi-final between England and Sweden in Gothenburg.
Pictures from England's draw with Germany in the last Group B game of the Under 21 Championships.
A look at the best pictures as Michael Owen completes a surprise move to Manchester United.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Thursday 16th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 19:30 | Darlington vs Sunderland |
| Saturday 18th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 15:00 | Gateshead vs Sunderland |
| Sunday 19th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 21:00 | Portimonense vs Sunderland |
| Friday 24th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 18:00 | Sunderland vs Benfica |
| Saturday 25th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 15:00 | Oldham vs Sunderland |
| Sunday 26th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 18:00 | Sunderland vs Atletico Madrid |
| Saturday 1st August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 15:00 | Celtic vs Sunderland |
| Tuesday 4th August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 19:45 | Peterborough vs Sunderland |
| Saturday 8th August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 15:00 | Hearts vs Sunderland |
| Saturday 15th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Bolton vs Sunderland |
| Tuesday 18th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Sunderland vs Chelsea |
| Saturday 22nd August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Sunderland vs Blackburn |
| Saturday 29th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Stoke vs Sunderland |
| Tuesday 8th September | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 19:30 | Hearts vs Sunderland |
| Saturday 12th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Sunderland vs Hull |
| Saturday 19th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Burnley vs Sunderland |
| Saturday 26th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Sunderland vs Wolverhampton |
| Saturday 3rd October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Man Utd vs Sunderland |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Sunday 24th May | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 2 - 3 Chelsea | |
| Monday 18th May | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Portsmouth 3 - 1 Sunderland | |
| Saturday 9th May | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Bolton 0 - 0 Sunderland | |
| Sunday 3rd May | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 0 - 2 Everton | |
| Saturday 25th April | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| West Brom 3 - 0 Sunderland | |
| Saturday 18th April | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 1 - 0 Hull | |
| Saturday 11th April | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 1 - 2 Man Utd | |
| Saturday 4th April | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| West Ham 2 - 0 Sunderland | |
| Sunday 22nd March | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Man City 1 - 0 Sunderland | |
| Saturday 14th March | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 1 - 2 Wigan | |
| Saturday 7th March | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 1 - 1 Tottenham | |
| Tuesday 3rd March | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Liverpool 2 - 0 Sunderland | |
| Saturday 21st February | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Arsenal 0 - 0 Sunderland | |
| Saturday 7th February | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 2 - 0 Stoke | |
| Wednesday 4th February | |
| The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON | |
| Blackburn 2 - 1 Sunderland | |
| Sunday 1st February | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Newcastle 1 - 1 Sunderland | |
| Tuesday 27th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 1 - 0 Fulham | |
| Saturday 24th January | |
| The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON | |
| Sunderland 0 - 0 Blackburn | |
| Saturday 17th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Sunderland 1 - 2 Aston Villa | |
| Saturday 10th January | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Sunderland | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Portsmouth | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Stoke City | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sunderland | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | West Ham United | 0 | 0 |
FanZoner Nick Colling looks back at the highs and lows of last season at the Stadium of Light...
Sunderland supporters head into the new season basking in their status as the leading club in the North East.
Sunderland's 3-0 Premier League win over Chelsea in 1996. Can you name the mystery starting XI?
Sunderland are closing in on the signing of Paraguay defender Paulo Da Silva.
Laurent Blanc believes that unless Marouane Chamakhseals a swift move away from Bordeaux he will stay.
Michael Chopra has completed a record £4million return to former club Cardiff City from Sunderland.
Wolves have completed the signing of Greg Halford from Sunderland on a three-year deal.
Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has dismissed suggestions Anton Ferdinand could be sold this summer.