A much-improved Bolton side almost ran out victors courtesy of Jack Hobbs’ second-half strike, only for Aiden McGeady’s late penalty to ruin their party and ensure the spoils were shared. And following the stalemate our Sunderland AFC writer, Phil Smith, has dished out his player ratings – with some low marks awarded to some players. Scroll down and click through the pages to see who shone – and who struggled – at the University of Bolton Stadium:
1. Jon McLaughlin - 6
Badly let down by his defence for a soft, soft set piece goal. Hardly called into action otherwise but still waiting for his first league clean sheet. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
2. Luke O'Nien - 6
Made a decent fist of being played in a very unfamiliar left-back role during the second half, and did offer an outlet in the first. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
3. Tom Flanagan - 5
Missed a number of big opportunities at set pieces and looked uncomfortable in possession. 5 Photo: FRANK REID
4. Denver Hume - 5
Booked early on and then walked a tightrope for much of the half, with Stoke loanee Thibaud Verlinder causing a lot of problems and showing his quality. Jack Ross was sufficiently concerned that he took Hume off at the break. 5 Photo: FRANK REID