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:
9. Alex Pritchard - 6
Helped Sunderland press from the front in the first half but his energy levels understandably dropped in the second 45 minutes. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
10. Elliot Embleton - 5
Elliot Embleton - Was involved in a few neat passages of play but faded. Replaced at the start of the second half. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
11. Ellis Simms - 6
Competed for headers and set up Pritchard for a chance in the first half but became more isolated as the game wore on. 6 Photo: Martin Swinney
12. Jack Clarke - 5
(for Embleton, 58) Struggled on the right as West Brom took control in the second half. 5 Photo: Martin Swinney