New boss Alex Neil put an end to Sunderland's losing streak - but the Black Cats dropped two more crucial points against relegation-threatened opposition as they fought out a draw at AFC Wimbledon.
The Black Cats fell behind inside 20 minutes to a controversial penalty, awarded for a highly questionable handball against Callum Doyle, with Luke McCormick scoring from the spot.
But Alex Pritchard levelled with a wonderful free-kick - his second in the space of five days - before half-time.