The Black Cats knew a win would move the club up to seventh place with a win and move 10 points clear of the relegation spots.
In the first half, Sunderland took the lead through Manchester United loanee Amad, who converted the penalty he had helped win following a superb one-two with Luke O’Nien.
Former Celtic man Tom Rogic then levelled the scores for West Brom in the second half with a superb finish beating Anthony Patterson after much pressure from the Baggies. Daryl Dike then gave the visitors the lead with seven minutes left on the clock.
Here, we take a look at how each Sunderland player performed in our ratings gallery:
. Anthony Patterson - 6
Claimed a few inviting crosses in the first half but could do little about West Brom's equaliser. 6 Photo: Martin Swinney
. Lynden Gooch - 6
A few heavy passes but saw out his defensive duties in the first half. Both of West Brom’s goals came down the opposite flank. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
. Luke O’Nien - 7
Excellent in the first half and kept Albion striker Brandon Thomas-Asante on the fringes. Continues to look suited to a centre-back role. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
. Danny Batth - 6
Was booked in the first half after a foul on John Swift. Couldn’t stop Dike heading home the winner after a cross from the right. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
. Aji Alese - 5
Made a few important interceptions but had a tough task against Jed Wallace on Albion’s right. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
1. Anthony Patterson - 6
Claimed a few inviting crosses in the first half but could do little about West Brom's equaliser. 6 Photo: Martin Swinney
2. Lynden Gooch - 6
A few heavy passes but saw out his defensive duties in the first half. Both of West Brom’s goals came down the opposite flank. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
3. Luke O’Nien - 7
Excellent in the first half and kept Albion striker Brandon Thomas-Asante on the fringes. Continues to look suited to a centre-back role. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
4. Danny Batth - 6
Was booked in the first half after a foul on John Swift. Couldn’t stop Dike heading home the winner after a cross from the right. 6 Photo: Frank Reid