Walsall 2-2 Sunderland

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Ten-man Sunderland came from two goals down to extend their unbeaten run to 13 games with a 2-2 draw at Walsall - despite Max Power's third red card of the season.

Power was sent off for a reckless challenge on Liam Kinsella after 22 minutes but Aiden McGeady and Lynden Gooch rescued a point after Josh Gordon and Josh Ginnelly had put Walsall in control.

Walsall should have led before the interval but Russell Martin sent a free header wide and George Dobson hit the post after rounding Black Cats keeper Jon McLaughlin.

The Saddlers led a minute into the second half as Nicky Devlin's near-post cross was steered home by Gordon from six yards.

Ginnelly doubled the advantage on 52 minutes, beating two Sunderland defenders before lashing a stunning strike into the top corner.

Sunderland gave themselves hope in the 61st minute as McGeady met Gooch's cross with a fine finish from 15 yards.

And the comeback was completed a minute from time as Gooch swivelled in the box and fired into the bottom corner.

Match report supplied by the Press Association.

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