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:
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