Did really well either side of half time, making some strong blocks to prevent Sunderland from conceding from a number of Preston set pieces. Possibly beaten a little easily for the second goal but had a decent night. 6 | Frank Reid

placeholder image — Did really well either side of half time, making some strong blocks to prevent Sunderland from conceding from a number of Preston set pieces. Possibly beaten a little easily for the second goal but had a decent night. 6 | Frank Reid

'Did really well': Phil Smith's Sunderland player rating photos from Preston defeat - two 7s but lots of 5s

Sunderland AFC Writer

Published 13th Aug 2024, 21:53 GMT

Sunderland were beaten 2-0 by Preston North End on Tuesday night

Sunderland were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night after falling to a 2-0 defeat at Deepdale.

Regis Le Bris changed all eleven players for the game and though they started well, a far more experienced Preston North End side ultimately ran out comfortable winners. They changed just three players from opening day and a deflected goal from Ryan Ledson gave them a first-half lead. Mads Frokjaer then made the points safe in what was a much more dominant second-half showing from the hosts. Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players...