Northampton Town 0-0 Sunderland
Sunderland started 2021 with a point on the road following a goalless draw at Northampton Town on Saturday.
The best opening of the first 45 fell to the Lads in the opening stages, but Charlie Wykeâs glancing header flicked just wide of the post.
Lee Johnsonâs men were scarcely troubled at the back, as Keith Curleâs side elected to sit back and keep the Black Cats at bay.
And it was an approach that ultimately paid off, as a resilient and tenacious display frustrated the Lads who were unable to find a winner.
Johnson made one change from the starting XI that lined up in the Ladsâ pre-Covid-19 outbreak win over Lincoln City, as Dion Sanderson replaced Callum McFadzean.