Sunderland boss Steve Bruce handed a raft of new signings their debuts in yesterday's draw with Arminia Bielefeld.
Stephane Sessegnon netted 18 minutes from time for Sunderland at the Schuco Arena to cancel out a controversial penalty that had given the German third division side the lead in the 64th minute.
Former Manchester United defender John O'Shea, ex-Blackpool midfielder David Vaughan, plus Sebastian Larsson and Ji Dong-Won all made their debuts.
O'Shea was taken off after 33 minutes as a precaution after picking up a knock.
Fellow new signing Connor Wickham played the second half, while Craig Gardner also came on as a substitute.