Sunderland play out a second consecutive goalless draw at Preston North End, but move two points clear at the top of the Championship.
Championship leaders Sunderland played out a second goalless draw in four days as they shared the points with Preston North End.
But the draw and a seventh game unbeaten moved the visitors two points clear of Sheffield United at the top, with the gap to Leeds United in third up to four. In added time at the end of the half, Riis brought a terrific save from stand-in goalkeeper Simon Moore, who kept out his curling effort. Black Cats head coach Regis Le Bris was forced to turn to his bench just past the hour as he brought on regular wide men Romaine Mundle and Patrick Roberts, but the attacking threat did not really materialise as their play in the final third lacked quality despite being urged on by more than 5,000 fans from Wearside.
Their recent run of games has involved four away games out of five and they have collected eight points from those travels with two wins and two draws. "During the second half, it was much better. We changed the structure and the energy was better with the substitutions.All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.Preston North End have lost two of their last three league games against Sunderland , as many as in their previous 14 meetings .
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