Sunderland 5 Sheffield Wednesday 0: Story of the night as Cats go top of League One after Ross Stewart hat-trick plus Callum Doyle and Benji Kimpioka goals

Two goals from Ross Stewart put the hosts in control in the first half while Callum Doyle added a third five minutes before half-time.

Stewart then completed his hat-trick after the break before substitute Benji Kimpioka added a fifth with a neat finish.

Sunderland are now two points ahead of second-place Rotherham, although the Millers have a game in hand.

Here’s how the game played out:

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