Sunderland were beaten 2-0 by Plymouth at Home Park – but how did each player fare for Tony Mowbray’s side?
The Black Cats fell behind in the 24th minute after an excellent strike from Morgan Whittaker, who cut in from the right flank to score from the edge of the area.
Plymouth then doubled their lead five minutes before half-time when Finn Azaz was given too much time in the box and beat goalkeeper Anthony Patterson with a low finish.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at Home Park:
1. Anthony Patterson - 6
Felt a little like the early days of the season where he was rarely tested and yet beaten twice - both by efforts he could do absolutely nothing about. The first was an outrageous strike from Whittaker. Frustrating afternoon, calm in possession when needed. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
2. Trai Hume - 5
Caught high up the pitch as Azaz scored the second goal just before half time. Huge output after another busy international break but in the end a very frustrating afternoon. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
3. Dan Ballard - 5
Carried the ball out well from the back at times and will feel he could have got on the scoresheet with a couple of good second-half chances. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
4. Luke O’Nien - 5
Beaten by Azaz as the winger cut inside for the second goal. Picked up an unnecessary yellow late on. Positive in possession but overhit a few ambitious passes. 5 Photo: Frank Reid