Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player ratings: Who shone and struggled in Oldham Athletic win?
Lee Johnson picked-up his first win as Sunderland head coach at Oldham Athletic – but how did the players perform in the triumph?
By Phil Smith
Published 8th Dec 2020, 20:37 BST
Having fallen behind to Bobby Grant’s early strike, the Black Cats rallied and claimed a 2-1 triumph courtesy of goals from Chris Maguire and Josh Scowen.
It was a win that secured Sunderland’s progression in the Papa John’s Trophy – but who caught the eye at Boundary Park?
Scroll down and click through the pages as Phil Smith dishes out his merit marks:
Scroll down and click through the pages as Phil Smith dishes out his merit marks:
5. Callum McFadzean
Plenty of industry and got into some good positions, though arguably was unable to make the most of them. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
Delivered some terrific set pieces and none more so than the one that yielded the second goal. Sunderland’s more open system can lead to him being more exposed off the ball but generally he anchored the midfield well and played some good passes. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2020
Recycled possession well and began to get in some dangerous positions as the game developed, particularly in the second half. Had one real sight of goal but opted to pass. 6 Photo: FRANK REID 2019