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:
21. QPR
The average of QPR's squad is currently 25.4 years old. Data courtesy of leading scouting platform Wyscout. QPR are currently 4th in the Championship after the latest round of fixtures. Photo: Ryan Pierse
22. Blackburn Rovers
The average of Blackburn's squad is currently 24.9 years old. Data courtesy of leading scouting platform Wyscout. Blackburn Rovers are currently 2nd in the Championship after the latest round of fixtures. Photo: Ryan Pierse
23. Blackpool
The average of Blackpool's squad is currently 24.7 years old. Data courtesy of leading scouting platform Wyscout. Blackpool are currently 16th in the Championship after the latest round of fixtures. Photo: Shaun Botterill
24. Sunderland
The average of Sunderland's squad is currently 24.5 years old. Data courtesy of leading scouting platform Wyscout. Sunderland are currently 12th in the Championship after the latest round of fixtures. Photo: Frank Reid