Exactly what happened as Sunderland come from behind to beat Oxford United amid red card drama
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The promising run of form had seen Lee Johnson’s side climb to within touching distance of the top two and their automatic promotion hopes were well and truly alive with ten games still to play.
Indeed, the side could have climb ed into the promotion places had results gone their way – but first would have to overcome a stubborn Oxford United side.
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Hide AdJohnson did, however, see his ranks bolstered by the return of two key men with Jordan Jones and Denver Hume both set to be available if needed having recovered from injuries.
Conor McLaughlin also came back into the fold, as Sunderland looked to keep piling the pressure upon pace-setters Hull City and Peterborough United ahead of what looks set to be an intriguing end to the League One campaign.