Goals from Will Keane and Callum Lang saw the Latics seal victory after Charlie Wyke’s opener as the Black Cats fell to back-to-back defeats.
But were there any star performers, and who has work to do?
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
Made a couple of smart stops and was beaten comfortably by two set piece goals. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
2. Luke O'Nien
Moved out to right back at the last minute, which offered some mitigation on a difficult night. Struggled at set pieces and got caught out of position regularly. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
3. Dion Sanderson
Competed tenaciously and showed his speed, but was part of a defence that again got caught out at set plays. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
4. Bailey Wright
Started well but perhaps understandably, tired late on and was guilty of giving the ball away and conceding fouls. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2019