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:
9. Watford
The average of Watford's squad is currently 26.5 years old. Data courtesy of leading scouting platform Wyscout. Watford are currently 6th in the Championship after the latest round of fixtures. Photo: Paul Harding
10. Coventry City
The average of Coventry City's squad is currently 26.4 years old. Data courtesy of leading scouting platform Wyscout. Coventry City are currently 20th in the Championship after the latest round of fixtures. Photo: Ryan Pierse
11. Bristol City
The average of Bristol City's squad is currently 26.1 years old. Data courtesy of leading scouting platform Wyscout. Bristol City are currently 26th in the Championship after the latest round of fixtures. Photo: Catherine Ivill
12. Birmingham City
The average of Birmingham City's squad is currently 26.1 years old. Data courtesy of leading scouting platform Wyscout. Birmingham City are currently 13th in the Championship after the latest round of fixtures. Photo: Ryan Pierse