Sunderland salvaged a 1-1 draw away at Brentford after Enzo Le Fée converted a late penalty, atoning for a costly miss against the same opponents last season. The result reflected a contest between two well-organised, physical sides who, amid widespread upheaval elsewhere in the Premier League, look increasingly capable of pushing for top-half finishes this season.

Brentford had rallied after a shaky start, taking the lead through Vitaly Janelt's 57th-minute header, and looked the stronger side following a triple half-time substitution by manager Keith Andrews. However, Sunderland substitute Wilson Isodor won a penalty eight minutes from time when he was brought down by Keane Lewis-Potter, allowing Le Fée to level from the spot. Sunderland had created the better first-half chances, including a disallowed Dan Ballard goal and a Le Fée effort against the post, with winger Nilson Angulo again an unpredictable but eye-catching presence in attack.