Dan Ballard playing for Sunderland against Newcastle. Photo: Frank ReidDan Ballard playing for Sunderland against Newcastle. Photo: Frank Reid
Dan Ballard playing for Sunderland against Newcastle. Photo: Frank Reid

'Not his day': Phil Smith's Sunderland player rating photos after Newcastle FA Cup loss - including two 4s

Phil Smith’s Sunderland player ratings after the Black Cats’ 3-0 defeat against Newcastle in the FA Cup.

Sunderland were beaten 3-0 by North East rivals Newcastle in the FA Cup - but how did each player fare for Michael Beale’s side?

The Black Cats were defending well until Dan Ballard’s own goal 10 minutes before half-time.

Newcastle then doubled their lead straight after the restart when Miguel Almiron set up Alexander Isak to make it, before Isak converted a late penalty in stoppage time.

Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light: