Sunderland were denied a crucial three points by Charlton substitute Kevin Lisbie's late strike in a 2-2 draw at The Valley.
The Wearsiders had come from behind in a frantic opening to their penultimate Premiership match of the season to lead 2-1 after 11 minutes. The visitors found themselves behind to Jason Euell's goal after just 63 seconds.
But Kevin Kilbane equalised almost immediately and Kevin Phillips headed in a second in the 11th minute, before Lisbie's late strike gave the Addicks a point.
Super Clive Mendonca made an emotional return to the Valley and got a great reception from The Addicks faithful.