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:
9. Jack Diamond - 6
One of Sunderland’s brightest players again, showing plenty of endeavour and willingness to drive at the opposition. Didn’t yield an end product on this occasion. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
10. Aiden O'Brien - 5
One or two efforts from distance failed to test the goalkeeper. One or two good runs in behind the defence in the latter stages offered a threat, but came too late to force a winner. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
11. Will Grigg - 5
Pressed hard but couldn’t make the most of an early half chance and had little sight of goal throughout a contest in which Sunderland had all of the ball, but few clear chances. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
12. Lynden Gooch - 6
(for Dobson, 45) Looked off the pace on his introduction, unsurprising given the way he had been fast tracked in his injury recovery. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020