Goals from Duncan Watmore, Marc McNulty and Will Grigg handed Sunderland – who were led by James Fowler following the dismissal of Jack Ross – a 3-2 victory over the League Two side. It was far from a routine victory, so how did the Black Cats’ individuals perform? Scroll down and click through the pages to see how our Sunderland AFC writer – Phil Smith – rated their performances:
5. Denver Hume
Showed really good quality with his crossing in the second half, and it eventually showed with the cross that Grigg nodded home to seal the win. 7 Photo: FRANK REID
6. Grant Leadbitter
Went close with a couple of speculative efforts in the first half and moved it well enough in the second as Dobson looked to push on. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
7. George Dobson
Occasions when he just couldn’t quite find the right pass on the edge of the box but lively and played his part in the first goal. The pass that opened up the pitch for the second was nothing short of sublime. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
8. Luke O'NIen
Went close with a couple of speculative efforts in the first half and moved it well enough in the second as Dobson looked to push on. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2019