After a cagey first half and a red card to Abu Ogogo, the Black Cats sezied the initiative, as goals from Lynden Gooch, Charlie Wyke and Luke O’Nien ensured the side keep pace with the top two in League One.
But who were the standout performers on Wearside? Scroll down and click through the pages to see how Phil Smith rated the displays against the Gas:
5. Luke O'Nien
His goal may have been aided by a major deflection but it was fully deserved for the desire he showed throughout the contest to get into the final third. 8 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
6. Denver Hume
Played a couple of good crosses into the box and was a good outlet for his side as he always is. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
7. George Dobson
Another tenacious performance in which he controlled the midfield area. Is producing with real consistency with Josh Scowen waiting in the wings. Very impressive. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
8. Max Power
Is relishing the leadership role he has been given, keeping it simple but doing his job exactly as the manager requires. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2020