After a goalless first half in terrible weather conditions, the Black Cats came under pressure at the start of the second half. Yet it was the visitors who took the lead ten minutes after the interval when Alex Pritchard scored against his former club. Manchester United loanee Amad then added a second in stoppage time.
But how does the average of Sunderland’s squad compare to their Championship rivals and how does that number correlate with league positions? Here, we take a look:
5. Luton Town
The average of Luton's squad is currently 26.8 years old. Data courtesy of leading scouting platform Wyscout. Luton are currently 10th in the Championship after the latest round of fixtures. Photo: Justin Setterfield
6. Sheffield United
The average of Sheffield United's squad is currently 26.8 years old. Data courtesy of leading scouting platform Wyscout. Sheffield United are currently 3rd in the Championship after the latest round of fixtures. Photo: Morgan Harlow
7. Rotherham United
The average of Rotherham United's squad is currently 26.8 years old. Data courtesy of leading scouting platform Wyscout. Rotherham United are currently 14th in the Championship after the latest round of fixtures. Photo: Catherine Ivill
8. Millwall
The average of Millwall's squad is currently 26.6 years old. Data courtesy of leading scouting platform Wyscout. Millwall are currently 9th in the Championship after the latest round of fixtures. Photo: Warren Little