Sunderland AFC transfer news RECAP: Daniel Jebbison latest as Cats' promotion chances post-Burton Albion defeat revealed

Sunderland were defeated for the first time this campaign last night.

The Black Cats were beaten 1-0 at the Pirelli Stadium against Burton Albion despite being the better side for large parts of the game.

The Wearsiders created enough chances to win the game but fell behind in the 67th minute as the hosts took control and opened the scoring courtesy of an excellent strike from Jonny Smith.

Sunderland then saw a late goal ruled out for offside when Tom Flanagan thought he had equalised for Lee Johnson’s side in stoppage time.

Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson with the officials after the loss to Burton Albionplaceholder image
Sunderland head coach Lee Johnson with the officials after the loss to Burton Albion

Johnson was then shown a yellow card for a confrontation with the officials at full-time.

The loss against Burton Albions follows three wins on the spin from Sunderland in the league and cups as Wigan Athletic, Port Vale and MK Dons were dispatched.

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