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:
9. Jobe Bellingham - 6
Scored a deft header in the first half but had strayed offside. Missed one other decent chance in a quieter outing, but his running beyond the defence was important in the second half all the same. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
10. Jack Clarke - 7
Nothing was coming off for him in the first half, right up until the moment his effort was deflected in on the eighth minute of stoppage time. Caused QPR all sorts of problems on the ball thereafter. 7 Photo: Chris Fryatt
11. Mason Burstow - 5
Little sight of goal on his debut. Has got a good burst of pace but was isolated for much of the first half and physically found it tough against QPR’s imposing central defenders. A good insight into the challenges of Championship football for him. 5 Photo: FRANK REID
12. Alex Pritchard (sub) - 9
Brought on after Ekwah’s injury and was excellent yet again. Put his foot on the ball and kept his composure when required, and regularly caused problems by linking up with the players around him. An immensely valuable player. 9 Photo: Frank Reid