Sunderland 1-2 Charlton Athletic
Sunderland left it too late to prevent their 14-match unbeaten run from coming to an end at the Stadium of Light.
Charlton, who remain firmly in the hunt for a top six spot, took advantage of a disappointing afternoon for the Black Cats by scoring a goal in each half to seal the points.
Even though Josh Scowen, who had unfortunately found his own net just after the half hour mark, pulled one back with 13 minutes remaining, Alex Gilbeyâs strike in the 61st minute proved to be the winner.
Sunderland must now regroup and try to finish the last seven matches in style after losing ground on leaders Hull City and second-placed Peterborough United.
Sunderland 1-2 Charlton Athletic
Sunderland left it too late to prevent their 14-match unbeaten run from coming to an end at the Stadium of Light.
Charlton, who remain firmly in the hunt for a top six spot, took advantage of a disappointing afternoon for the Black Cats by scoring a goal in each half to seal the points.
Even though Josh Scowen, who had unfortunately found his own net just after the half hour mark, pulled one back with 13 minutes remaining, Alex Gilbeyâs strike in the 61st minute proved to be the winner.
Sunderland must now regroup and try to finish the last seven matches in style after losing ground on leaders Hull City and second-placed Peterborough United.
Lee Johnson has given an update on the fitness outlook of his squad ahead of Saturday s clash with Charlton Athletic.
The Head Coach firstly discussed Denver Hume, who returned to the first-team fold at Peterborough United on Monday as a second-half substitute, ending a spell of four months on the sidelines.
âWith Denver, itâs a case of minutes. Youâre deciding at what point you push the button and say âalright, heâs ready for a startâ. Heâs certainly not a million miles off that, Johnson explained.
âI thought he did well when he came on in Mondayâs game â he took a bit of a time to get a second wind, but we know what he brings to the team.
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Peterborough United 1-1 Sunderland AFC
Sunderland extended their unbeaten run in Sky Bet League One to 12 games on Easter Monday, as Lee Johnsonâs side were held to a 1-1 draw at Peterborough United.
The Lads started brightly and went close on two occasions in the first 45, but Posh stepped things up before the break and it remained level at the interval.
Siriki Dembeleâs introduction fuelled the home sideâs second-half surge and with 66 minutes on the clock, the wingerâs cool finish handed Darren Fergusonâs men a priceless lead.
The Black Cats were forced to dig deep as Peterborough searched for a second, but they were rewarded 10 minutes from time when Aiden McGeadyâs stunning free-kick found the top corner.