Referee Kevin Friend initially awarded a free-kick when JohnMensah felled Jay Spearing but then pointed to the spot after consulting his assistant referee.
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has decided to allow Kilgallon to join the Championship club after signing defenders Nedum Onuoha and Titus Bramble while JohnMensah has returned to the Stadium of Light on loan from Lyon.
With Michael Turner unavailable because of a four-match suspension, Sunderland boss Steve Bruce turned to Paulo da Silva to partner JohnMensah in central defence, while captain Lorik Cana replaced the injured Lee Cattermole in midfield.