The story of the evening as Sunderland are held to draw at York City - with key men absent
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The Black Cats began their preparations for the new League One season with a draw at Spennymoor Town, before then putting in an impressive performance during a 2-0 win against Hearts on Saturday.
Lee Johnson will be hoping that his side can build upon that fine showing as they head to the York Community Stadium this evening in their third public pre-season outing.
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Hide AdA similar squad is expected to take part in the fixture, although Sunderland could welcome back some of their previous absentees for this evening’s fixture.
A crowd of up to 2,000 will watch the game this evening, with the Minstermen looking to take another scalp after beating Newcastle United on Saturday.
Phil Smith and Mark Donnelly will be at the game for the Echo, bringing you team news, updates, analysis, reaction and more from the game.
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FT: York City 1-1 Sunderland AFC (Willoughby 52; Neil 29)
Key Events
- Sunderland head to York City this evening (7pm kick-off)
- The Black Cats will be looking to build on a positive performance in the 2-0 win at Hearts on Saturday
- Callum Doyle and Corry Evans could both be involved - but Luke O’Nien may miss out through injury
- Sunderland XI: Burge, Younger, Flanagan, Doyle, Dyce, Neil, Evans, Gooch, Embleton, McGeady, Stewart
24 - An injury concern for Sunderland
As we pause for a much-needed drinks break, there’s concern over Lynden Gooch.
The American fired a powerful shot at goal before going down - seemingly indicated that he needed to be withdrawn.
He’s just headed down the tunnel.
29 - GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAL! NEIL!
SUNDERLAND TAKE THE LEAD!
A lovely move from the Black Cats, with Embleton spreading the play wide to McGeady whose low cross was then slotted home from 10 yards by Neil.
A deserved goal for the visitors, who have been in control here.
30 - And now penalty shouts!
It almost got even better for Sunderland!
Diamond went down under pressure in the box, but the referee waved away appeals for a spot kick.
38 - CHANCE!
Almost two for Sunderland!
Substitute Diamond does well on the right and breaks into the area before squaring for Stewart.
The striker takes a touch before prodding at goal - but Whitley manages to parry and the danger is cleared before McGeady can pounce.
41 - A great ball from Dan Neil
The youngster breaks out from the back and swaps passes with Dyce before bursting down the left flank.
He then swings a fine ball into the box - which Stewart just can’t connect with. Any kind of touch and that was likely in!
HT: YORK 0-1 SUNDERLAND
Sunderand lead at the break thanks to that Neil goal.
They’ve been on top thus far and deserve the advantage at the interval.
45 - Aaaaaaand we’re back under way!
York get the ball rolling after making several changes at the break.
They’ve brought on Jameson in goal, Wright, Brown, Willoughby and McLaughlin