Sam Hoskins looked to have won it with an 84th minute free-kick, only for Carl Winchester to hit straight back. Here are our player ratings from the Stadium of Light...
5. Michael Harriman
Guaranteed to put in a good shift, whether right or left-back, and he let very little past him up in the north east.... 7
6. Shaun McWilliams
Put in plenty of effort and industry in shutting down Sunderland's midfield, particularly during a first-half low on quality. Hosts improved after the break but struggled to break through Town's stern resistance... 7
7. Bryn Morris
Produced two wonderful second-half passes that set away team-mates. Marshall couldn't make the most of the first but Chukwuemeka latched onto the second and won the free-kick from which Hoskins scored... 7
8. Ryan Watson
He had the opportunity to play in team-mates on a couple of occasions in the first-half but couldn't get the weight of his pass right either time. Glanced a header wide in the second... 6