Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Sunderland 4th with 76 points, Plymouth Argyle 23rd with 46, 30 apart. The last five rounds placed Sunderland no better than 24th for form, against 4th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.26/0.96 for Sunderland and 1.11/1.91 for Plymouth Argyle (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.23.
Across 9 recorded meetings, Sunderland have 5 wins to Plymouth Argyle's 3, with 1 draw, at 2.78 goals per meeting.
The match was played at Stadium of Light in Sunderland (capacity 49,000). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 2-2.
Goal scorers
Sunderland: Wilson Isidor (61'), Trai Hume (73') · Plymouth Argyle: Nathanael Ogbeta (90'), Anthony Patterson (59' og)