Callum McFadzean’s early strike had put the Black Cats in control only for a series of injuries to hamper their flow, allowing the Cod Army to claim a 2-1 win.
But there were still some encouraging performances from a young Sunderland side who really impressed at times.
So who caught the eye? Scroll down as Phil Smith dishes out his player ratings:
So who caught the eye? Scroll down as Phil Smith dishes out his player ratings:
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