The Black Cats were without eight first-team players due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the Academy of Light and fell behind to a first-half Joe Pigott penalty.
Bailey Wright equalised for the hosts in the second half as both sides had chances to win it late on – scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see Phil Smith’s player ratings from the match:
1. Lee Burge - 7
Beaten from the penalty spot but made one or two really good stops to keep his side in the game when the visitors broke well. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
2. Conor McLaughlin - 5
Started well and delivered one terrific cross that Grigg couldn’t meet. Tired in the second half and was caught out once or twice. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
3. Dion Sanderson - 6
Looked relatively composed on his introduction to the side, but Sunderland missed Tom Flanagan’s ability to bring the ball out from the back. 6 Photo: JPI Media
4. Bailey Wright - 7
Produced a moment of real individual magic to get his side level when in truth they were labouring, leaving the goalkeeper rooted to the spot as he scored with a superb finish on his weaker foot. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2020