In a game of few chances, the Black Cats couldn’t find a way past a resilient Bolton backline. – and were arguably lucky that the Trotters didn’t capitalise on some golden chances.
But how did the individuals perform at the Stadium of Light? Phil Smith has dished out his player ratings – scroll down and click through the pages to see who shone and struggled:
9. Duncan Watmore
Let a very good opening pass early on when his first touch failed him. Plenty of industry but little sight of goal. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
10. Lynden Gooch
Started brightly and almost released Watmore with a fine turn and pass. Influence faded as the second half developed on his return to the starting XI and was withdrawn with a hectic schedule ahead. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
11. Charlie Wyke
Drew one decent stop from a corner but otherwise had very little presence and no sight of goal. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
12. Chris Maguire
Very wasteful in open play but did produce one excellent free-kicked that Matthews did well to save. 5 Photo: FRANK REID