What happened at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland played out a 1-1 draw with Oxford United in League One

Lee Johnson’s side returned to action in League One against Oxford United this afternoon.
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A young Sunderland side were knocked out of the Papa John’s Trophy on Wednesday night against Oldham Athletic.

But the Black Cats could only draw with Oxford United despite hitting the woodwork twice in the second half.

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Sunderland vs Oxford United RECAP

Key Events

  • Sunderland faced Oxford United at the Stadium of Light this afternoon
  • The fixture marks the first of three home League One games for Lee Johnson
  • The Wearsiders won their last league fixture 2-1 away to Cambridge United
  • The Black Cats have won eight points from their last four League One matches

Big shouts for a hand ball. Callum Doyle then looked like he was fouled!

Doyle does well to win the ball and get it to Dajaku but it’s wasted. Slow end to the half.

All square at the Stadium of Light!

Tactical switch at half-time

Quiet start to the first half as both teams look to feel each other out.

50 minutes gone at the Stadium of Light and Sunderland are dominating possession so far. Alex Pritchard gets the ball into Broadhead and it nearly falls to Stewart.