After Sean Kennedy's early opener for Sunderland, goals from Dion McGhee (2) and Largie Ramazani looked to have earned victory for Neil Ryan's side and boosted our chances of winning the Premier League North title. But the visitors staged a late comeback through goals from substitute Tom Scothern and, deep into stoppage time, Ryan Gooch.
It was a beautiful early afternoon at Carrington, with bright sunshine illuminating the scene as Sunderland, wearing a changed strip of all black, kicked off.
Warm and virtually wind free, it was perfect conditions for football and also ideal for the die-hard spectators who always attend, whatever the weather.