Some important interceptions to prevent Oxford when they fired crosses into the box. Little he could do about the opening goal. 6Some important interceptions to prevent Oxford when they fired crosses into the box. Little he could do about the opening goal. 6
Some important interceptions to prevent Oxford when they fired crosses into the box. Little he could do about the opening goal. 6

Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings: Average scores for Grigg, Hume, Willis and Flanagan in Oxford draw

Sunderland drew 1-1 with Oxford United in the opening game of the 2019/20 League One season after falling behind to a first-half Tariqe Fosu goal, Lynden Gooch nabbing a second-half equaliser from the penalty spot.

Here's how Sunderland Echo writer Phil Smith scored Jack Ross’ men.