New boss Alex Neil made three changes as he took charge of Sunderland for the first time this afternoon.
The head coach, whose appointment was confirmed last night, was looking to stop the rot after Sunderland's run of three successive defeats prior to his arrival.
He brought Bailey Wright, Carl Winchester, and Dan Neil into the side at Plough Lane, with Danny Batth, Leon Dajaku, and Corry Evans dropping out following the midweek reverse at Cheltenham Town.
