Charlie Wyke’s four-goal haul saw the Black Cats pick up an important three points in a 4-1 win, which had penalty drama thrown into the mix too.
But Wyke wasn't the only man who caught the eye, so who earned the highest marks in our player ratings?
Scroll down and click through the pages to see how Phil Smith rated the displays:
1. Lee Burge
A superb response to his very harsh dropping earlier this week, producing two penalty saves in response to an own goal that he could do nothing about. Won’t be out of the team anytime soon 8 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
2. Conor McLaughlin
Had not played any competitive football for a moment but brought some real stability to the side and kept it simple whenever he was called into action. A solid return to the starting XI. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
3. Bailey Wright
Made one or two very strong blocks to help his side. Formed a good performance with Dion Sanderson that offers encouragement for the weeks ahead. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
4. Dion Sanderson
Looked very assured, winning challenges and distributing the ball effectively. Underlined that his best position is at the heart of defence and will surely get a long run at it now. 8 Photo: Frank Reid