Sunderland AFC Under-18s gained a point in the Premier League Cup after a 3-3 draw against Brighton at Eppleton CW.
Goals from Jaydon Jones, Ben Creamer and Jack Whittaker ensured the points were shared on Tuesday afternoon.
The Black Cats now sit third in Group A behind Leicester and Brighton but one point ahead of their next opponents, Stoke City.
Sunderland AFC: Metcalf, Sekete, Kindon, Beattie, Parker, Hunt, Jones, Whittaker, Creamer, Obolo, Ogunsuyi.
Substitutes: Conway, Lightfoot, Okike, Geragusian, Dinsdale