Gavin Whyte watches on as Sunderland goalkeeper Thorben Hoffman claws the ball away Picture: Darrell Fisher
WATCH highlights of Oxford United's 1-1 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
The hosts took the lead with virtually their first attack, Leon Dajaku beating Simon Eastwood after seven minutes.
United replied before half-time through Matty Taylor, who swept home his ninth goal of the season.
Sunderland forwards Ross Stewart and Nathan Broadhead hit the crossbar and the post respectively after the break, but the U's held on to climb to seventh in Sky Bet League One.
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Video: YouTube/Oxford United Official
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