Charlie Wyke and Jordan Jones scored the all-important goals for the Black Cats as they claimed a first win on the south coast since 1997.
But who caught the eye in the crucial win?
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:


. Lee Burge
Rarely called into action and dealt with some tame crosses into the box with no fuss. A surprisingly quiet evening. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020

. Max Power
Didn’t put a foot wrong at full back, marshalling his team throughout with vocal leadership and intelligent pressing. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2020

. Dion Sanderson
One or two moments of indecision through the game but his partner was always there to step in and he won his fair share of duels. Another mature display on the whole. 8 Photo: FRANK REID 2019

. Luke O'Nien
Totally dominant in his aerial duels. Stepped out with the ball nervelessly. Quite simply looked like a top League One defender. His capacity to adapt, learn and thrive is remarkable. 9 Photo: FRANK REID 2020

1. Lee Burge
Rarely called into action and dealt with some tame crosses into the box with no fuss. A surprisingly quiet evening. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020

2. Max Power
Didn’t put a foot wrong at full back, marshalling his team throughout with vocal leadership and intelligent pressing. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2020

3. Dion Sanderson
One or two moments of indecision through the game but his partner was always there to step in and he won his fair share of duels. Another mature display on the whole. 8 Photo: FRANK REID 2019

4. Luke O'Nien
Totally dominant in his aerial duels. Stepped out with the ball nervelessly. Quite simply looked like a top League One defender. His capacity to adapt, learn and thrive is remarkable. 9 Photo: FRANK REID 2020