Lynden Gooch’s late strike proved the difference at Stadium MK, as he scored a late stunner to bag the Black Cats a deserved three points in the most dramatic of circumstances.
But how did the players perform? Phil Smith has dished out his player ratings from the clash, with some mixed marks. Scroll down and click through the pages to see who shone and struggled:
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1. Jon McLaughlin
MK Dons played some good football but in truth they rarely tested the Scot, who had little to do but was alert when he needed to be. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
2. Denver Hume
Drove forward with typical intent, just lacking the quality with his final pass and cross. Defensively he is improving and did well here. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
3. Jordan Willis
A performance of real quality yet again. Terrific pace, aggression and reading of the game. Producing consistently. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
4. Alim Ozturk
Defended well but will feel fortunate that his side did not pay for his two big missed chances from close range. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020