Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Championship leaders Leicester at the Stadium of Light – but how did each player fare for the Black Cats?
Jamie Vardy scored the game’s only goal in the 13th minute, after Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson had kept out Wout Faes’ header. After a shaky start, Mike Dodds’ side finished on the front foot but couldn’t force an equaliser.
Here’s how Phil Smith rated the Sunderland players at the Stadium of Light:
1. Anthony Patterson - 7
Made a fine double save to keep Sunderland level early on, and another shortly after that unfortunately fell kindly for Vardy. Little he could do about that rebound. 7 Photo: Frank Reid
2. Jenson Seelt - 5
Really struggled early on defensively but got on the ball more and showed some decent signs at times when stepping into central areas. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
3. Dan Ballard - 6
Got away with an early defensive error and looked back to his normal self after that on his return to the tide. Felt he should have had a late penalty. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
4. Luke O’Nien - 6
Now suspended for two games after a challenge on Yunus, one he probably didn’t have to make but also probably didn’t deserve a yellow for. Drove forward well on the ball in first half. 6 Photo: Frank Reid