Sunderland were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with relegated Wolves on Saturday afternoon.
The Black Cats were ahead and in control through Nordi Mukiele’s early goal when Dan Ballard was shown a red for a hair pull, changing the complexion of the game immediately. Wolves equalised from a corner not long after the break and though Sunderland responded impressively, they couldn’t quite find what would have been a brilliant winner.
Here’s how we rated all of the Black Cats involved on the day...
9. RW - Trai Hume
Drifted infield early on and just couldn’t quite get his final pass right to begin with. Reverted to right back after the red and scrapped really well, making one strong block from Armstrong in the second half. 6 | Frank Reid, Sunderland Echo
10. LW - Chemsdine Talbi
Wasn’t quite able to find a goal or an assist but think he can be pleased with his return to the starting XI. Worked his socks off and showed blistering pace late on to trouble Wolves. The talent is obvious and so too is the hard work. 7 | Getty Images
11. CF - Brian Brobbey
Put a big shift in for his team with very little service once Sunderland went down to ten men. Drew some important fouls to get his team up the pitch before being withdrawn for Isidor’s pace. 6 | Getty Images
12. Sub - Wilson Isidor
Held the ball up well and ran into good areas. Helped his team really threaten late on - his confidence is up and his body language is good. 7 | Getty Images