Overview
- Iliman Ndiaye opened with a superb solo run before Granit Xhaka leveled 44 seconds after the restart via a shot that deflected off James Tarkowski.
- The result preserves Sunderland’s unbeaten home record and moves the promoted side into the Premier League’s top four on 18 points after 10 games.
- Everton failed to capitalise on first‑half dominance, with Thierno Barry blasting over from close range and a late two‑on‑one opportunity breaking down.
- Jordan Pickford received a warm ovation on his first appearance at the Stadium of Light since leaving Sunderland in 2017.
- Owner Kyril Louis‑Dreyfus cited a top‑ten finish as a target as Régis Le Bris praised improving recruit Bertrand Traoré and called the point valuable in a demanding league.