The Black Cats were reduced to 10 men in the first half when Luke O’Nien was shown a straight red card for a tackle on Ollie Cooper, yet the game remained goalless at half-time.
Swansea took the lead when Joel Piroe opened the scoring five minutes before the interval, yet Dan Neil was able to level the score for Tony Mowbray’s side.
Sunderland weren’t able to hang on though, with Liam Cullen and Cooper both getting on the scoresheet.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light:
5. Trai Hume - 7
Brought the ball out from the back well and defended tenaciously. Another spirited showing that has done his first-team prospects no harm. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
6. Corry Evans - 6
Swept up well in front of the defence and moved the ball tidily. Good to see him back. 6 Photo: Stu Forster
7. Dan Neil - 8
Started the game really well and showed superb energy and no little quality after the red. Tireless and totally deserved his goal. 8 Photo: Martin Swinney
8. Patrick Roberts - 6
An incredibly frustrating afternoon for the winger - who started brightly and looked a real threat until he was brought off for Danny Batth after the controversial red card. 6 Photo: Martin Swinney