Nothing he could do about the opening goal. Didn’t actually have too many saves to make despite the host’s first-half dominance. Steady in the second. 6 placeholder image
Nothing he could do about the opening goal. Didn’t actually have too many saves to make despite the host’s first-half dominance. Steady in the second. 6 | AFP via Getty Images

Phil Smith's Sunderland player ratings vs Spurs as trio impress in spirited comeback

Phil Smith
By Phil Smith

Sunderland AFC Writer

Published 4th Jan 2026, 17:11 GMT

Sunderland faced Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon

Sunderland were back in Premier League action as they faced Spurs on Sunday afternoon.

Ben Davies scored in the first half to give Spurs a deserved lead, but the visitors battled back well and equalised thanks to a brilliant effort from Brian Brobbey. Here’s how we rated all the Black Cats involved on the day...

Defended steadily and helped Sunderland get other players up the pitch. An important sub even if his own role was fairly limited. 6

13. Sub - Dan Ballard

Defended steadily and helped Sunderland get other players up the pitch. An important sub even if his own role was fairly limited. 6 | Getty Images

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Didn’t see much of the ball in a late cameo but showed a good touch. N/A

14. Sub - Chris Rigg

Didn’t see much of the ball in a late cameo but showed a good touch. N/A | AFP via Getty Images

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