Jack Clarke shoots for Sunderland against Ipswich Town. Photo: Ian HorrocksJack Clarke shoots for Sunderland against Ipswich Town. Photo: Ian Horrocks
Jack Clarke shoots for Sunderland against Ipswich Town. Photo: Ian Horrocks

'Special talent': Phil Smith's Sunderland player rating photos after Ipswich loss - including one 8 and one 4

Phil Smith’s Sunderland player ratings after the Black Cats’ 2-1 defeat against Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

Sunderland were beaten 2-1 by Ipswich at Portman Road – but did anyone stand out for Michael Beale's side?

The Black Cats took a first-half lead when Abdoullah Ba set up Jack Clarke to score his 13th goal of the season with an excellent strike.

Ipswich drew level before the interval, though, when the ball deflected into the path of Kayden Jackson to score. Conor Chaplin then headed home the hosts’ winning goal 15 minutes from time when he was left unmarked to convert Leif Davis’ free-kick.

Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at Portman Road: