Sunderland 1 Blackburn 5: Highlights after Sammie Szmodics goals in big win for visitors
and live on Freeview channel 276
Sunderland were thumped 5-1 by Blackburn at the Stadium of Light in the Championship.
Mike Dodds’ side fell two goals down in the first half after a brace from Sammie Szmodics. The visitors then quickly put the game beyond doubt as Ryan Hedges and Tyhys Dolen got on the scoresheet within nine minutes of the restart.
Chris Rigg did pull a goal back for the hosts, before Blackburn substitute Andrew Moran made it 5-1 nine minutes from time. Here’s how the game played out:
Sunderland vs Blackburn
54' Goal Blackburn (Dolan)
It's getting embarrassing.
Ballard and Styles failed to clear the ball on the left before Blackburn got into the Sunderland box from a throw-in.
Dolan then converted, with his effort going in off the far post.
59' Wide from Ekwah
Ekwah hits a shot just wide from the edge of Blackburn's box.
Now O'Nien is down after a late challenge from Gallagher. The Sunderland captain is able to continue.
70' Clarke cross not converted
The Stadium of Light is getting quieter and quieter. Clarke flashes a low cross across the box but no one is there to convert.
72' Another Blackburn chance
Moran sets up Hedges who manages to get a shot off inside the Sunderland box.
The effort was straight at Patterson.
77' GOAL! RIGG!
Sunderland have one back.
Dack meets Neil's cross before Pears keeps out the latter's header. Rigg was alert to convertg the rebound.
1-4.
Comment Guidelines
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.