On April 10, 2018, Sunderland AFC faced Norwich City in a crucial Sky Bet Championship match at the Stadium of Light, ending in a 1-1 draw. Despite taking the lead in the second half through George Honeyman, Sunderland conceded a late equalizer to Ivan Pinto, leaving them six points adrift of safety with only four games left in the season. Manager Chris Coleman expressed his disappointment, stating, “We need four wins now don’t we?” after the match. The draw was particularly frustrating as it came after Sunderland missed a penalty, with Aiden McGeady hitting the post. Coleman lamented the team's inability to maintain their lead, attributing it to a lack of concentration and recurring defensive mistakes. This match exemplified Sunderland's struggles throughout the season, as they continued to concede late goals, compounding their relegation battle woes.