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:
9. Chris Maguire
Provided a few decent deliveries from set-pieces but failed to have a profound impact on the game. 4 Photo: FRANK REID
10. Aiden McGeady (for Watmore 63)
Made no impact after coming off the bench. A disappointing cameo. 4 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
11. Jack Bainbridge (for Ozturk 91)
Did well as Gillingham upped the pressure in extra time, in what was latterly a youthful backline. 6 Photo: FRANK REID
12. Lee Connelly (for Grigg 111)
Put himself about but no real impact. 5 Photo: FRANK REID