Sunderland v Aston Villa, 08 September 2020
| Score | 8-1 to Sunderland |
| Competition | Football League Trophy Group A – North |
| Venue | Stadium of Light |
View Sunderland v Aston Villa head to head
Kick-off: 7.45pm
Played behind closed doors due to COVID-19 restrictions.
In line with Premier League and League Championship clubs being allowed to enter the competition, Aston Villa fielded their Category One Academy team as part of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) youth development scheme initiated by the Premier League.