The Black Cats came from behind after Lincoln’s Anthony Scully opened the scoring but drew level through Charlie Wyke 15 minutes from time.
Our Sunderland writer Phil Smith has dished out his marks from the match – scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see how each player fared:
1. Lee Burge - 6
Made a good stop from McGrandles but needed more support from his defence as Scully arrived to rifle in the follow up. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
2. Max Power - 6
Saved his side late on with a simply tremendous covering challenge, and played well throughout. One of his better performances at right-back. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
3. Luke O'Nien - 7
There were understandably one or two moments where he was caught out in a very unfamiliar position, but for the main this was yet another tremendously spirited performance in difficult circumstances. Deserves a lot of credit. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
4. Bailey Wright - 7
Had a really strong first half, defending well in a good partnership with Luke O’Nien. Won all his duels and that he was brought off at half-time is an obvious concern for the Black Cats moving forward. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2019