Both sides had their moments in the game and North End had two chances cleared off the line as the goals continue to evade them.
Here’s how we rated the PNE players on the day...
5. Alan Browne - 6
Struggled to deal with the threat of Jack Clarke in the first half and seemed a little wasted out on the right side. In brief moments he was able to drive through the centre he looked more suited to the game. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
6. Ben Whiteman - 7
An important player in front of the North End defence, particularly in the first half his interventions were important. Could get on the ball more and have more impact further forward however. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
7. Ryan Ledson - 7
Like Whiteman, in the first half his tenacity was important to North End, though he did not get on the ball as much as he could. Seems to play rather defensively despite having a more forward thinking side to his game. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
8. Alvaro Fernandez - 6
Was limited in terms of what we're used to seeing from the Spaniard who loves to get forward. Did his job defensively against Sunderland though and probably needs a run of games. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd