Didn’t have a great deal to do throughout the game and almost kept Cabango’s close-range effort out but was unable to do so. 6 | Phil Smith

placeholder image — Didn’t have a great deal to do throughout the game and almost kept Cabango’s close-range effort out but was unable to do so. 6 | Phil Smith

'Vital': Phil Smith's Sunderland AFC player rating photos with lots of 5s after Swansea City defeat

By Phil Smith

Sunderland AFC Writer

Published 12th Apr 2025, 17:00 GMT

Updated 12th Apr 2025, 17:19 GMT

Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Swansea City at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland fell to their second home defeat of the Championship campaign on Saturday afternoon.

Ben Cabango’s second-half goal from a set piece proved the difference in a game low on quality and clear chances. Here’s how we rated the Black Cats...

13. Eliezer Mayenda

Brought some welcome energy to Sunderland’s frontline and got into some decent areas without having a real sight of goal. 6 | Phil Smith

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14. Salis Abdul Samed

Looked quicker than in his previous appearances and lifted the tempo initially, but did lose the ball in a couple of promising positions. A step back in the right direction at least. 6 | Frank Reid