Sunderland fan blog: Black Cats have drawn 1-1 a staggering 39 times over the past four seasons in League One

A 1-1 draw has been one that’s been experienced 39 times over the past four seasons, the latest coming at the Stadium of Light on Saturday, and one that followed an all-too-familiar storyline, but features contrasting sub-plots.

There’s no arguing that Sunderland were significantly better and dominated much of the second half.

But Lee Johnson’s side were ultimately punished for a 20-minute spell within the first half where Oxford took control, and a Lynden Gooch mistake proved all-too-costly for Sunderland, as they couldn’t find a break-through.

However, it led to a feeling of mixed emotions between the fan-base, as Sunderland produced one of their best performances on home turf since the start of the season, but yet, were left frustrated that three points were not claimed.

It was a day where three points should have been attained, through Sunderland’s second half dominance and pressure, but the lack of a cutting edge within the final third proved decisive with another 1-1 draw.

Yet it was arguably the most positive draw, of that scoreline, that Sunderland have had over the past four seasons.