Match report

Sunderland 2–2 Accrington ST: Draw in League One

Sunderland
Sunderland
2–2
FT
Accrington ST
Accrington ST
Feb 15, 2019

Sunderland and Accrington ST shared the points in a closely contested League One fixture that ended 2–2. Accrington's B. Kee and P. Smyth scored the first two goals for the visitors, but Sunderland fought back through G. Honeyman and A. McGeady to secure a late draw. Despite early setbacks and a flurry of substitutions, both teams showed resilience in their pursuit of victory.

Key Facts

  • • Accrington ST's B. Kee scored a penalty at the 30th minute.
  • • P. Smyth of Accrington ST extended their lead with a goal in the 52nd minute.
  • • G. Honeyman of Sunderland scored a goal in the 55th minute to reduce the deficit.
  • • A. McGeady of Sunderland equalized in the 62nd minute.
  • • J. Baldwin of Sunderland and S. Conneely of Accrington ST both received yellow cards.

Lineups

Sunderland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. McLaughlin (G)
  • 15 J. Baldwin (D)
  • 16 R. James (D)
  • 30 J. Dunne (D)
  • 19 A. McGeady (M)
  • 23 G. Leadbitter (M)
  • 13 L. O'Nien (M)
  • 11 L. Gooch (M)
  • 10 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 22 W. Grigg (F)
  • 9 C. Wyke (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 C. Maguire
  • 17 L. Morgan
  • 27 M. Power
  • 6 L. Cattermole
  • 8 D. McGeouch
  • 12 T. Flanagan
  • 25 R. Ruiter

Accrington ST

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Maxted (G)
  • 3 M. Hughes (D)
  • 28 S. Conneely (M)
  • 4 J. Donacien (D)
  • 2 C. Johnson (D)
  • 15 R. Sykes (D)
  • 26 D. Barlaser (M)
  • 11 S. McConville (M)
  • 29 B. Kee (F)
  • 7 J. Clark (M)
  • 38 P. Smyth (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 S. Brown
  • 39 L. Armstrong
  • 5 B. Richards-Everton
  • 6 L. Nolan
  • 9 O. Zanzala
  • 30 D. Evtimov
  • 33 L. Gibson

Timeline

  1. Accrington ST
    30' Accrington ST Goal · Penalty
    B. Kee
  2. Sunderland
    35' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    J. Baldwin
  3. Accrington ST
    42' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    S. Conneely
  4. Accrington ST
    52' Accrington ST Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Smyth · Assist: S. McConville
  5. Sunderland
    54' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Wyke · On: C. Maguire
  6. Sunderland
    55' Sunderland Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Honeyman · Assist: W. Grigg
  7. Sunderland
    62' Sunderland Goal · Normal Goal
    A. McGeady · Assist: C. Maguire
  8. Accrington ST
    68' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Conneely · On: Scott Brown
  9. Accrington ST
    69' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Smyth · On: L. Armstrong
  10. Sunderland
    77' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Gooch · On: L. Morgan
  11. Accrington ST
    81' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Sykes · On: Ben Richards-Everton
  12. Sunderland
    82' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Leadbitter · On: Max Power

Match Stats

Stat Sunderland Accrington ST
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 16 8
Corners 4 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 5 5
Shots off Target 11 3
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty by B. Kee set the tone for Accrington ST's early dominance, putting them ahead at 1–0.
  • ▸ Sunderland's quick response with goals from G. Honeyman and A. McGeady within 7 minutes turned the game around and brought them level at 2–2.