The Black Cats are now without a win in four games, a worrying run of form as the season reaches a climax.
Phil Smith has dished out his SAFC player ratings from the game, which saw Sunderland well beaten and off the pace throughout. Striker Kyle Lafferty was subbed at half-time.
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5. Tom Flanagan
Saw an awful lot of possession but did little with it, and had some uncertain moments defending down his flank. 5 | COPYRIGHT JPI MEDIA 2020 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
6. Denver Hume.
Little chance to drive forward and that reflected an insipid performance from the team, who barely tested opposition goalkeeper Jamal Blackman. 5 | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
7. Josh Scowen
Started the game brightly and made one superb clearance in the early stages, but did not affect the game as much as he would have liked on his full debut. 5 | JPIMedia Photo: FRANK REID 2020
8. Max Power
Struggled to affect the game in possession and was punished for a handball midway through the second half. 4 | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid