Below-par Sunderland rescued by late own-goal to snatch crucial point against Rotherham

Sunderland are one win away from guaranteeing a play-off place after a last-minute own-goal spared them from defeat against Rotherham United. Michael Ihiekwe had headed the Millers into a first-half lead, but the centre-back put through his own net right at the death when it seemed time would run out on the Black Cats.

Sunderland were way below-par and did not manage a single shot on target all game, but the point means they will go into their final day game at Morecambe knowing that victory will secure a top six finish regardless of events elsewhere. With Sheffield Wednesday winning at Fleetwood, Alex Neil's side dropped to fifth in the table but they are now a point ahead of both Plymouth and Wycombe.

This draw did, however, extend their unbeaten run to 12 games. As for second-placed Rotherham, a win would have effectively secured automatic promotion, but they now go into the final weekend knowing they could yet find themselves in the play-offs.

Neil made three changes to the XI that started the weekend win against Cambridge, one of which was forced upon him. Callum Doyle replaced the injured Carl Winchester in central defence, while the other changes saw Trai Hume and Jay Matete come into the side in place of Patrick Roberts and Elliot Embleton.

Rotherham boss Paul Warne stuck with the same side that began the Millers' home win against Oxford United on Saturday. Sunderland made the early running, dominating possession and territory, although without managing to test Viktor Johansson.

And instead it was Rotherham who took the lead with their first real attack. They won a corner when Ben Wiles' shot was blocked by Lynden Gooch, and when Dan Barlaser drove his set-piece into the area from the right, Ihiekwe got away