A bizarre own goal gave Chelsea’s development side a point as they began their Premier League 2 season with a 1-1 draw at Sunderland.
The home side went ahead just after the hour mark, when Joel Asoro capitalised on Blues keeper Nathan Baxter’s under-hit pass.
But Chelsea themselves benefited from a defensive mishap when Daniel Wright’s attempted pass back to Jordan Pickford ended up in the net.
England Under-21 keeper Pickford had earlier saved from Ike Ugbo and he also produced a late stop to prevent him putting Chelsea 2-1 up when the striker was found by Jay Dasilva.
Joseph Colley also went close for Chelsea when he headed wide from Mason Mount’s corner.
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