A close encounter at the Eco-Power Stadium was settled by a dreaded penalty shootout.
Sunderland have returned three positive COVID-19 tests over the festive period, with Aiden O'Brien missing the 3-0 win over Doncaster Rovers on Monday afternoon.
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