Jason Cummings’ first half strike was enough for the hosts, with Phil Parkinson’s side now winless in their last three away game. But who shone and struggled for the Black Cats at the Montgomery Waters Meadow? Our chief Sunderland AFC writer, Phil Smith, has dished out his player ratings – scroll down and click through the pages to see how he rated the individual performances:
5. Aiden McGeady
Missed a good early opening but struggled to make much of an impact. Unlucky late on that Grigg couldn’t convert what was an excellent low cross into the six-yard box. 5 Photo: FRANK REID
6. Chris Maguire
Came close with a fine drive from distance in the first half that beat the goalkeeper and thumped off the post. A threat throughout but it proved not to be enough. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
7. Will Grigg
Plenty of work-rate and some good runs that almost produced an opening for his side, but couldn’t get on the end of a McGeady cross to land an equaliser. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
8. Marc McNulty
Didn’t get into the game as Sunderland went in search for an equaliser. 5 Photo: FRANK REID