Sunderland were beaten 2-1 by Huddersfield at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare for Tony Mowbray’s side?
The Black Cats fell a goal down in the 28th minute after Tom Lees headed the ball back across goal and Michael Helik nodded the ball home from close range.
Sunderland drew level five minutes before half-time when Luke O’Nien equalised following a free-kick, yet Delano Burgzorg netted the winner midway through the second half.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light:
1. Anthony Patterson - 5
Might feel he could have done better for the goal, palming Rudoni’s effort into the path of Pearson. Handled set pieces and crosses well otherwise. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
2. Trai Hume - 7
A typically tenacious performance - one of the few who really hit the level required. Neatly scored late on and made some fine challenges. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
3. Dan Ballard - 6
Had one or two lapses but like O’Nien defended fairly strongly in the main. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
4. Luke O’Nien - 6
Probably Sunderland’s player in the first half, winning the majority of his duels against Koroma. Broke forward late on and almost rescued something for his team. Solid in the main. 6 Photo: Frank Reid