Jack Clarke scored Sunderland's first goal back in the Championship, but the Black Cats were forced to settle for a point against Coventry on the opening day. Summer signing Clarke headed the Wearsiders in front inside the opening quarter-hour at the Stadium of Light.
But Viktor Gyokores levelled for the Sky Blues six minutes from time to earn his side a share of the spoils. There were numerous chances for both sides, with Clarke and Ross Stewart both coming close for Sunderland, while Coventry's Jonathan Panzo saw a shot turned onto the bar and Matty Godden missed a couple of big opportunities.
Here's how our Sunderland AFC writer James Hunter rated the players.
