The Black Cats dominated possession for large spells and played some neat football between both boxes, but couldn’t find a breakthrough.
New signings Amad Diallo, Jewison Bennette and Abdoullah Ba were all brought on in the second half.
Here, though, we take a look at the best photos of Sunderland fans throughout the day courtesy of our photographer Frank Reid:
1. Sunderland fans at the SoL
Can you spot yourself in the crowd at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland draw with Preston North End in the Championship? Photo: Frank Reid
2. Ha'way the lads
Can you spot yourself in the crowd at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland draw with Preston North End in the Championship? Photo: Frank Reid
3. The crowd at the SoL on Saturday
Can you spot yourself in the crowd at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland draw with Preston North End in the Championship? Photo: Frank Reid
4. Fans at the Stadium of Light
Can you spot yourself in the crowd at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland draw with Preston North End in the Championship? Photo: Frank Reid