Rounded by Thiago for the opener but that was fine centre-forward play. Good from set pieces in the first half and made some good saves throughout - not really at fault for the goals. 5 placeholder image
Rounded by Thiago for the opener but that was fine centre-forward play. Good from set pieces in the first half and made some good saves throughout - not really at fault for the goals. 5 | AFP via Getty Images

Phil Smith's Sunderland player ratings v Brentford as duo impress but low marks dominate

Phil Smith
By Phil Smith

Sunderland AFC Writer

Published 7th Jan 2026, 21:33 GMT

Sunderland faced Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium in their latest Premier League clash

Sunderland were back in action on Wednesday night as their hectic schedule continued at Brentford.

It proved to be a chastening night for the Black Cats, who were beaten 3-0 as Enzo Le Fee missed a second-half penalty with the game still all the balance. Here’s how we rated all the Black Cats involved on the night...

Drew one decent stop from Kelleher and looked a threat. Definitely improving and nearing his best. 6

13. Sub - Romaine Mundle

Drew one decent stop from Kelleher and looked a threat. Definitely improving and nearing his best. 6 | Pic by Chris Fryatt

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Tidy in possession during a very brief late cameo with his team trailing 3-0. N/A

14. Sub - Dan Neil

Tidy in possession during a very brief late cameo with his team trailing 3-0. N/A | Getty Images

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Played some good passes out late on. N/A

15. Sub - Luke O'Nien

Played some good passes out late on. N/A | Getty Images

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Tried to get forward in a brief late cameo. N/A

16. Sub - Dennis Cirkin

Tried to get forward in a brief late cameo. N/A Photo: Richard Sellers

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