Sunderland 3 Plymouth Argyle 1: Highlights after Jobe Bellingham Jack Clarke and Pierre Ekwah goals
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Sunderland came from behind to beat Plymouth 3-1 at the Stadium of Light in the Championship.
The Black Cats fell a goal behind in the first half when Argyle striker Ryan Hardie broke clear on the counter attack and beat goalkeeper Anthony Patterson with a calm finish. Yet Sunderland responded after the interval, with Pierre Ekwah, Jack Clarke and Jobe Bellingham getting on the scoresheet.
Here's how the game played out:
Sunderland vs Plymouth
What to make of those sides
So it's two changes for Sunderland following last weekend’s draw at Middlesbrough.
Patrick Roberts returns to the starting XI for the first time since December following a calf injury. Nazariy Rusyn is also recalled as Jobe Bellingham and Mason Burstow drop to the bench.
Plymouth have made four changes following their FA Cup match against Leeds on Tuesday. Mickel Miller, Alfie Devine, Darko Gyabi and Adam Forshaw all return to the team, with Joe Edwards, Adam Randell, Matty Sorinola and Callum Wright making way.
2' How Sunderland have started
Sunderland have started with Ba in the No 10 position, with Clarke on the left and Roberts on the right.
4' Early chance
An early chance for the hosts after Ba fed Clarke down the left. The winger's low cross was turned behind by Gibson for a corner.
The set-piece was played short before Plymouth managed to clear.
9' Ba booked
Ba is shown the first yellow card of the match after catching Galloway. The home fans felt that was harsh.
13' Big save from Patterson
Plymouth are dropping into a 5-4-1 formation out of possession and making it hard for Sunderland to break them down.
The visitors did break forward there, though, with Sunderland appealing for offside against Hardie. The flag stayed down and the Plymouth striker forced a decent save from Patterson from a tight angle.
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