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Sunderland fell to a 2-1 defeat to Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium on Tuesday evening.
The Lads made a dominant start to proceedings and their positivity was rewarded shortly after the half-hour mark, as Charlie Wyke blasted home his 28th goal of the campaign.
Wigan struck back, though, and they levelled before the half-time whistle through Will Keaneâs well-taken finish, ensuring it remained level after the first 45.
Leam Richardsonâs side led before the hour mark, Callum Lang bundling the ball home after Viv Solomon-Otabor retrieved possession inside the box.
Changes followed and the Black Cats battled into the final seconds, but Wigan secured the points in Lancashire.
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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.
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