Result: Sunderland held in Championship opener
Sunderland are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Derby County in their first match back in the Championship.
Reaction
Simon Grayson pleased with Sunderland performance
Sunderland manager Simon Grayson is pleased with his side's performance during his first match at the helm, despite being held to a 1-1 draw at home.22:24
Tom Huddlestone: 'Draw with Sunderland a fair result'
Derby County midfielder Tom Huddlestone believes that his side were worthy of a point from their 1-1 draw with newly-relegated Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.22:17
Lee Cattermole: 'Sunderland lacking confidence'
Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole admits that the team are short of confidence following their relegation from the Premier League last season.22:10
The Match
Match Report
Sunderland are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Derby County in their first match back in the Championship.
Live Commentary
Relive the 1-1 draw between Sunderland and Derby County as the Black Cats are held to a home draw on the opening day of the Championship season.
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