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:
5. Callum McFadzean - 4
Gave away a poor penalty after Rudoni burst into the box and struggled in both aspects of the game throughout. 4 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
6. Grant Leadbitter - 6
Did his best to break the lines with his passing from deep, but it was another frustrating night in attack for Sunderland. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
7. George Dobson - 5
Plenty of industry on his return as you would expect, but unable to produce enough quality on the ball and was brought off at the break as Johnson looked for a greater attacking threat. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
8. Elliot Embleton - 5
Some crisp passing helped his side on the rare occasions they threatened the visitors, but he tired as the game developed. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2019