Sunderland were thumped 5-1 by Blackburn at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare for the Black Cats?
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 Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light:
13. Jack Clarke (sub) - 5
Drove past his markers on one or two occasions and fizzed across one excellent cross, but a fairly low-key return in the main. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
14. Chris Rigg (sub) - 6
His goal was the one positive of the afternoon from a Sunderland perspective. In the right place at the right time. 6 Photo: Frank Reid