Tony Mowbray’s side were denied a penalty in the first half when Patrick Roberts was brought down and instead booked for diving.
The visitors dominated the second half but couldn’t make a breakthrough, before Matthew Pennington opened the scoring for the hosts from a corner.
Sunderland then scored two stoppage-time goals as Ross Stewart and Luke O’Nien turned the match around.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players:
13. Jack Clarke (sub) - 7
Brilliant corner right into the danger zone for the equaliser. Rewarded for his persistent. 7 Photo: Martin Swinney
14. Chris Rigg (sub) - 7
Very tidy with the ball and played his part on both of the goals. Is the club’s youngest-ever outfield player - a remarkable achievement. 7 Photo: Getty Imags
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