Sunderland 2 West Brom 1: Highlights as Dan Ballard and Dan Neil goals give Cats Championship win

How it played out as Sunderland beat West Brom 2-1 at the Stadium of Light in the Championship.

Sunderland got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over West Brom at the Stadium of Light

An interim coaching team, led by Mike Dodds, took charge of the team following Tony Mowbray’s sacking earlier in the week.

After a goalless first half, Sunderland took the lead when Dan Ballard headed home Alex Pritchard’s free-kick, before Dan Neil added a second six minutes from time.

West Brom substitute Brandon Thomas-Asante pulled one back for the Baggies but it was too little too late.

Here's how the game played out:

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