Phil Parkinson’s side were undone by Brandon Hanlan’s strike in extra time, after they failed to register a shot on target in 120 minutes. But did any players emerge with credit from the defeat at Priestfield? Scroll down and click through the pages to see how we rated the players as the Black Cats crash out of the competition at the first round stage:
5. Laurens De Bock
Helped Sunderlad build a solid base at the back and, playing in something of an unfamiliar role, didn’t look out of place. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
6. Max Power
A mixed evening. While his distribution at times was questionable, the midfielder also drove his side forward and came close in the first half. 5 Photo: FRANK REID
7. Luke O'Nien
Similarly to Hume, his impact in an attacking sense was limited. Defensively, though, he performed well. 5 Photo: FRANK REID
8. Duncan Watmore
Had little involvement, but that is likely down to Sunderland’s style of play rather than his own individual performance. Struggled to strike up any form of partnership with Grigg down the middle. 4 Photo: FRANK REID