Charlie Wyke’s second half header proved enough for the Black Cats in a cagey affair, in which they struggled to really get going.
Our chief football writer Phil Smith has dished out his marks from the match – scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see how each player fared:
1. Lee Burge
Deserves huge credit for being there when his team needed him, making a crucial save from Hope when he had been a total bystander up until that point. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
2. Max Power
Injuries forced him into a very unfamiliar role on the right of the back three and he coped well, trying to lift the tempo on the ball and battling well off it. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
3. Luke O'Nien
A really strong performance after a tough afternoon on Saturday. Made key clearances, won numerous aerial duels and played out from the back well. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
4. Dion Sanderson
Another strong defensive performance, carrying the ball out well and getting through his defensive work with little fuss. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2019