'Struggled': Phil Smith's Sunderland player rating photos after Bristol City loss

'Struggled': Phil Smith's Sunderland player rating photos after Bristol City loss - including two 4s

By Phil Smith

Published 16th Dec 2023, 17:24 BST

Phil Smith’s Sunderland player ratings after the Black Cats’ 1-0 defeat against Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Bristol City at Ashton Gate – but how did each player fare for the Black Cats?

Interim boss Mike Dodds took charge of a third successive fixture, as Tommy Conway’s 20th-minute penalty decided the contest.

Sunderland conceded the spot kick after goalkeeper Anthony Patterson brought down Taylor Gardner-Hickman in the box.

Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at Ashton Gate:

13. Bradley Dack (sub) - 5

Little impact on the game as Bristol City defended their box late on. 5 Photo: Frank Reid

Like Dack, couldn’t get on the ball enough to impact the closing stages. 5 Photo: Frank Reid

Didn’t really get a touch in a late cameo. 5 Photo: Frank Reid