Sunderland dropped two points in the race for a play-off place as they were held at home by Huddersfield Town. The Black Cats went in front through Joe Gelhardt in the first half, but they did not make the most of the chances they created to put the game to bed before the interval.
And when the Terriers came out revitalised in the second period, they got back on terms through Josh Koroma on the hour. Sunderland tried to get their noses back in front but could not find a way through.
The draw meant Sunderland moved up one place to eighth in the table and cut the gap between themselves and the top six to a single point, but several of their rivals are in action tomorrow and that gap is likely to widen again. As for Huddersfield, they are now two points clear of the drop zone as their renaissance under Neil Warnock continues.
