Phil Parkinson’s side were undone by Brandon Hanlan’s strike in extra time, after they failed to register a shot on target in 120 minutes. But did any players emerge with credit from the defeat at Priestfield? Scroll down and click through the pages to see how we rated the players as the Black Cats crash out of the competition at the first round stage:
1. Lee Burge
Hardly touched the ball in the first half as Sunderland’s reshuffled back five did their job. Little he could do about the goal and mostly dealt with what was thrown at him. 5 Photo: FRANK REID
2. Denver Hume
Not as effective going forward as he has been in previous weeks, and let Hanlan get away for the decisive goal. 4 Photo: FRANK REID
3. Brandon Taylor
At times, it was hard to believe this was only the youngster’s third senior outing. Commanding, confident in possession and unfazed by the occasion, it was a showing that is sure to have impressed Parkinson. 7 Photo: FRANK REID
4. Alim Ozturk
Solid on his return to the side as he helped the Black Cats limit the hosts’ chances. No surprise he didn’t last into extra time given his lack of game time in recent weeks. 6 Photo: Frank Reid