Grant Leadbiiter’s stunning strike just before half-time looked to be enough for the Black Cats, before Fejiri Okenabirhie’s late strike earned the hosts a point.
So who were the star men, and who still has work to do? Scroll down and click through the pages as our chief football writer, Phil Smith, dishes out his merit marks from the 1-1 draw at the Keepmoat Stadium:
9. Chris Maguire
Very effective off the ball in the first half, pressing well and forcing some errors. Played some good stuff with McLaughlin and O’Nien. Less influential in the second, and was replaced by Embleton with ten to play. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
10. Lynden Gooch
Looks so much more comfortable in a more advanced role, there were ultimately few clear cut openings in front of goal. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
11. Charlie Wyke
Won very few headers early on, but grew into the contest and was more effective as it developed. Little sight of goal for the most part. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
12. Elliot Embleton
Nearly scored with one superb strike that flashed wide of the far post. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020