Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings as Black Cats suffer woeful defeat away to League Two strugglers Scunthorpe United in EFL Trophy
Sunderland AFC suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Scunthorpe United in the EFL Trophy – with the Black Cats knocked out of the competition at the group stage.
By Phil Smith
Published 12th Nov 2019, 19:52 BST
Updated 12th Nov 2019, 22:03 BST
Luke O’Nien saw red with Scunthorpe converting the penalty before going on to add two more in a woeful evening for Phil Parkinson’s side.
Sunderland had named a strong starting line-up with only Will Grigg missing but the struggling League Two team proved too strong.
Phil Smith has dished out his player ratings from the defeat:
Phil Smith has dished out his player ratings from the defeat:
5. DENVER HUME...5
A couple of trademark surging runs in possession early on but Scunthorpe had a lot of joy down his flank. Not offered a great deal of protection, in his defence. Photo: Frank Reid
At least brought some energy and drive to a side badly lacking it in so many other departments, but was fortunate to get away with one poor bit of defending that almost allowed Eisa in. Photo: Frank Reid
Missed a big chance to put his side ahead in the early stages but despite a couple of threatening runs early in the second half, didn’t bring much to the game. Photo: Frank Reid