Sunderland moved back into the Sky Bet League One play-off zone courtesy of a point against Gillingham that would have been all three had it not been for some late drama.
The Black Cats held and lost the lead twice, with Jordan Graham firing in the last minute leveller for the Gills at the Stadium of Light.
Aiden McGeady and Grant Leadbitterâs goals looked to have secured a third win in a row to lift Sunderland up to fifth â in the end they have to settle for being sixth before the rest of the division play today.
Lee Johnsonâs fifth league win since taking over looked on the cards as early as the sixth minute when McGeadyâs strike from distance flew in the far corner.