Sunderland came from behind to beat QPR 3-1 at Loftus Road – but how did each player fare for Tony Mowbray’s side?
The Black Cats fell a goal down in the 12th minute when Kenneth Paal’s low effort beat goalkeeper Anthony Patterson from the edge of the box.
QPR were then reduced to 10 men after former Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback was shown a straight red card for a foul on Jobe Bellingham.
The visitors drew level on the stroke of half-time when Jack Clarke’s effort deflected in off QPR defender Steve Cook – a goal which turned the momentum.
Dan Ballard then put Sunderland in the 57th minute, before Abdoullah Ba added a third nine minutes from time.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at Loftus Road:
5. Niall Huggins - 5
Had a couple of nervy moments in the first half as QPR targeted him under the high ball with Cirkin absent. Looked bright in possession, but still working his way up to speed and no great surprise that with a player advantage, Mowbray turned to Roberts at the break. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
6. Dan Neil - 7
Dropped a touch deeper after Ekwah’s injury and moved the ball well. Might have to reprise that role if Ekwah has a longer-term issue. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
7. Pierre Ekwah - N/A
Started brightly and was moving the ball well before picking up a knock that forced him off. That was by some distance the biggest setback of the game from a Sunderland perspective and a concern moving forward. N/A Photo: Frank Reid
8. Abdoullah Ba - 8
Struggled to make any impact on the first half, though in fairness few Sunderland players did. Roared back in the second half, causing a lot of problems and scoring with a seriously good first-time finish on his weaker foot. Drove through QPR at will late on - he’s taken a real step forward. 8 Photo: Frank Reid