After a nervy start the Black Cats held their own in an even first half, but fell behind on the stroke of half-time.
Carlton Morris opened the scoring when he converted Alfie Doughty’s low cross, yet Sunderland responded after the break.
Elliot Embleton scored the equalised 12 minutes from time when he converted Jack Clarke’s low cross.
Our Sunderland writer Phil Smith has dished out his player ratings from Kenilworth Road:
9. Alex Pritchard - 5
Tried to take a quick free kick just before half time, starting the Luton move that led to the opening goal. Broke up play well and played some nice paases but to no avail in the end. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
10. Jack Clarke - 7
Almost scored a fine individual goal in the opening exchanges and was denied in the second half only by an outstanding block. Then produced a good assist for Embleton, but saw yellow late on which means he is suspended for Huddersfield. 7 Photo: Martin Swinney
11. Leon Dajaku - 6
Took him a while for him to get into the game but he caused some problems in the first half and was really unlucky with one effort that struck the foot of the post. Took a knock early in the second and couldn’t offer much after that. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
12. Elliot Embleton (sub) - 7
Took his goal nicely and played his part in some good moves that could have yielded a winner. A good response to dropping out the XI. 7 Photo: Frank Reid