Sunderland are one win away from guaranteeing a play-off place after a last-minute own-goal spared them from defeat against Rotherham United. Michael Ihiekwe had headed the Millers into a first-half lead, but the centre-back put through his own net right at the death when it seemed time would run out on the Black Cats.
Sunderland were way below-par and did not manage a single shot on target all game, but the point means they will go into their final day game at Morecambe knowing that victory will secure a top six finish regardless of events elsewhere. With Sheffield Wednesday winning at Fleetwood, Alex Neil's side dropped to fifth in the table but they are now a point ahead of both Plymouth and Wycombe.
This draw did, however, extend their unbeaten run to 12 games. As for second-placed Rotherham, a win would have effectively secured automatic promotion, but they now go into the final weekend knowing they could yet find themselves in the play-offs.
