A brace from Charlie Wyke and a header from Morgan Feeney were added to by late Josh Scowen, Max Power, George Dobson, Danny Graham and Aiden O’Brien strikes as Sunderland ran riot against Villa’s development squad.
So who impressed in the thumping win? Scroll down and click through the pages as Phil Smith dishes out his player ratings:
1. Remi Matthews
Guessed the right way for Vassilev's penalty but was unable to get a hand to it. Was barely tested in a comfortable evening. 6 Photo: Ian Horrocks
2. Brandon Taylor
Coped well for the most part, though it was a clumsy challenge that gave Villa a lifeline with a penalty early in the second half. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
3. Morgan Feeney
Looked like a senior player even though he will have been playing against this standard of opposition only a year ago. Took his goal well and read the play well. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
4. Arbenit Xhemajli
Coasted through his full debut. Moved the ball well, won his duels and was never troubled. 7 Photo: Frank Reid