Sunderland missed the chance to go joint-top of the table as they were held to a draw by Oxford United.
The Black Cats could have moved level on points with top three Rotherham, Wigan, and Wycombe, but instead they stay fifth - two points outside the automatic promotion places.
Leon Dajaku put Sunderland ahead early on but Matty Taylor levelled for the visitors before half-time.
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Here's how James Hunter rated the Sunderland players.
Thorben Hoffmann 6
No chance with the goal and only had a couple of saves to make
Lynden Gooch 5
Went down too easily for the Oxford goal, and a slip almost cost another goal in the second period
Bailey Wright 7
Had a solid game as part of the back three, and later at right-back
Tom Flanagan 6
Didn't do much wrong in the middle of the back line
Callum Doyle 6
Did OK
Leon Dajaku 7
Scored the goal from the left wingback position before later switching to the right. A strong performance from him
Carl Winchester 7
Plenty of hard work and energy in the middle of the park
Dan Neil 6
Kept the ball moving in midfield
Alex Pritchard 7
Provided the assist for the goal and looked lively, particularly in the second half
Ross Stewart 7
Caused problems with his movement, and hit the crossbar in the second half
Nathan Broadhead 7
Only denied a late winner by a combination of goalkeeper and post
Subs
Elliot Embleton 6
For Dajaku 66mins. Fresh legs in the final quarter of the game
Aiden O'Brien N/A
For Pritchard 85mins.
Not used: Patterson, Younger, Dyce, Kimpioka, Johnson
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