Chris Maguire’s late strike earned the Black Cats a point after Luke Leahy’s third minute penalty put the Gas in command, while the hosts came close to snatching a late winner despite George Dobson’s red card.
But who shone, and who struggled? Scroll down and click through the pages as Phil Smith dishes out his player ratings from the clash:
13. Sunderland AFC training Academy of Light 01-09-2020. Picture by FRANK REID
Brought a threat from the bench and asked questions of a tiring defence. Played a very good pass to release Hume in the build-up to the first goal. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
14. Sunderland AFC training Academy of Light 01-09-2020. Picture by FRANK REID
Little chance to make an impression, though went close with one glancing header late on. 6 Photo: Frank Reid