Roy Keane's side go to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday, December 6 (5.30pm kick-off), and Sunderland have sold their allocation of just under 2,000 tickets.

Sunderland are advising successful applicants that they will have their tickets posted or ready for collection tomorrow (Tuesday, November 18), while unsuccessful applicants will also be notified.

Meanwhile, season ticket holders are also reminded they have until 5.30pm on Wednesday, November 26, to apply for tickets, using voucher 43, for the trip to Hull City on Saturday December 20 (3pm kick-off).

Tickets are £25 for adults and £15 concessions (over-65s and under-16s). Any remaining tickets will go on general sale from 10am on Thursday December 4, subject to availability.

Season ticket holders have until Wednesday December 3 to apply for tickets (using voucher 42) for Sunderland's game at Everton on Sunday December 28 (3pm kick-off), with tickets priced £30-£35 adults, £21-£23 over-65s and £17-£19 under-16s.

Fans are asked to leave payment blank as tickets will be allocated at the time of processing.

General sale is due to start from 10am on Thursday December 11, subject to availability.