Here's how Sunderland Echo writer Phil Smith scored Jack Ross’ men.
1. DENVER HUME
Had a difficult afternoon, wasting a number of very promising crossing positions. Struggled with his positioning in defence as Oxford caused a lot of problems down that flank in the first half. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
2. TOM FLANAGAN
Struggled to build much of a partnership with Hume on the left side, both looking uncomfortable in possession and out of it. 5 Photo: FRANK REID
3. JORDAN WILLIS
Good pace and used the ball as well as any Sunderland defender. Almost cut out Fosu’s opener but just couldn’t recover in time. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
4. DYLAN McGEOUCH
Comfortably Sunderland’s most composed player, showing poise and precision in what was a frenetic first half. Continued in that way after the break, playing some good passes and showing good discipline with his positioning. 7 Photo: FRANK REID