Sunderland's return to the Championship ended with the Black Cats earning a point from a hard-fought game against Coventry. Summer addition Jack Clarke headed the Wearsiders in front inside the opening 15 minutes at the Stadium of Light.
And the Black Cats had chances to extend their lead, with Clarke and Ross Stewart among those foiled by Sky Blues' keeper Simon Moore. Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson made a fine save from Jonathan Panzo in the first half, while Coventry missed a series of chances with Matty Godden having an off-day in front of goal.
But as the second period wore on, Coventry had to throw caution to the wind and eventually they got their rewards as Swede Viktor Gokeres' individual effort hauled them level six minutes from time. Alex Neil included two summer signings in his starting XI, with former Arsenal man Daniel Ballard starting in central defence, while Clarke - who joined on a permanent basis earlier this month after spending a loan spell on Wearside last season - played wide on the left.
