Wilson Isidor, Eliezer Mayenda, Jobe Bellingham and the rest of Régis Le Bris’s vibrant young side are not about to give up on automatic promotion quite yet. This statement victory, secured thanks to Isidor’s fine winning goal, not merely preserved Sunderland’s unbeaten home record in the Championship this season but kept them fourth, only two points and one place behind a suddenly mortal-looking Sheffield United.
Three games without a win have left Chris Wilder’s team three points in arrears of the leaders, Leeds, and trailing second-placed Burnley on goal difference. But, after missing an early penalty, they more than played their part in an enthralling night of new year drama.
