Eddie Howe's side will head to the Stadium of Light for the first Tyne-Wear derby since the 2015/16 season, with kick-off set for 12:45pm GMT on Saturday, 6th January 2024.

The hotly-anticipated clash with the Black Cats has also been selected for live television broadcast, and will be shown live on ITV1, UTV, STV and ITVX.

The game is one of six televised third round ties taking place between Thursday, 4th January and Monday, 8th January.