Goals from Tom Flanagan, Lynden Gooch and a Michael Bostwick own-goal handed the Black Cats a 3-1 triumph at the Stadium of Light, as they extended their unbeaten run to five games.
But who caught the eye? Scroll down and click through the pages to see how our chief Sunderland AFC writer, Phil Smith, rated the individual displays on show against Lincoln City:
9. Lynden Gooch
Not quite the persistent threat of the last two games but still made a significant contribution, his excellent goal putting the contest to bud in the first half and putting the necessary pressure on Bostwick to force the second. 8 Photo: COPYRIGHT (C) FRANK REID 20187
10. Charlie Wyke
Little sight of goal but was a good focal point for his side and ran well in the first half in particular. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
11. Grant Leadbitter
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