Wilson Isidor saw 2 penalties saved by James Trafford in the final 10 minutes, as they are forced to leave Turf Moor with a point.
Burnley have only conceded 9 goals so far this season, and it showed as Sunderland just couldn’t find the back of the net, especially in the second half.
The Clarets started the first-half on top, and Jaidon Anthony forced a brilliant save from Patterson early on.
The Black Cats grew into the game, and as the first half continued, it became a war of attrition, with neither side creating many opportunities.
The second-half started very quickly, as Zian Femming missed a huge opportunity as he scuffed a shot in the centre of the box in the first minute of the 2nd half.
Seconds later, Sunderland debutant, Enzo Le Fee produced a bit if magic and put in a wonderful ball in behind to Wilson Isidor, who struck the post with a powerful shot.
Sunderland we’re handed a huge opportunity to take the lead in the 85th minute, as Eliezer Mayenda played a delightful ball through for Isidor, but the striker was taken down by Egan-Riley, and a penalty was given.
Wilson Isidor stepped up and went for power rather than direction, and James Trafford read it well and saved it.
Sunderland we’re handed another opportunity in the 96th minute, this time to guarantee 3 points after Dennis Cirkin was taken down by Oliver Sonne.
Isidor was brave enough to step up again, and this time he went to the keepers right, but Trafford got down well to earn his team a point.
Burnleynstay 2nd and are now level on points with Leeds, and Sunderland stay 4, just 2 points off top having played 1 more game than most teams around them.