The Robins struck just after the hour mark when Sunderland were unable to clear their lines and a loose ball dropped into the path of McNally, who fired the ball into the roof of the net from the edge of the six-yard area. Rigg came close twice, having a sliding effort blocked before his backheel flick was cleared away.

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Patrick Roberts scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Sunderland salvaged a point to record a 1-1 Championship draw with Bristol City.

It was a sloppy goal to concede, with Sunderland’s defenders passing up two or three decent opportunities to clear as Bristol City substitute Nakhi Wells tried to turn in the box. The ball dropped invitingly to an unmarked Luke McNally, who fired beyond Patterson into the roof of the net.

Simon Pryde, Nick Barnes and Gary Bennett reflect on Sunderland's draw with Bristol City