At Molineux, Wolves held Sunderland to a 1‑1 draw after a controversial sending‑off. Dan Ballard left the pitch in the 32nd minute for pulling the hair of Tolu Arokodare, forcing the hosts to play a man down for most of the second half for the remainder.

With Wolves ahead, Santi Bueno capitalised on a corner from Hugo Bueno to level the score in the 64th minute. The equaliser kept the match alive, but neither side could force a winner. Arokodare missed a chance to break the deadlock when he cleared a crossbar‑bound ball in stoppage time.

Fans booed at full time, unhappy with Rob Edwards’ substitutions and the lack of a victory. The result leaves Sunderland 12th in the table and snatches the chance to push for European qualification. Wolves, already relegated, finished level on points with Plymouth but remain in the relegation zone.

With the draw, Sunderland’s campaign stalls just as the league table tightens around the mid‑table. The match underscored the fine margins that can decide a season’s fortunes. Without a win, the club must regroup ahead of the next fixture, while Wolves will focus on final matches to avoid a second consecutive drop.