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:
5. Trai Hume - 6
Was Sunderland’s biggest attacking threat and unlucky not to score with a long-range effort. Struggled against Mavididi early on but by and large got to grips with that as the team settled. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
6. Leo Hjelde - 4
Really struggled defensively early on. Improved on that front but struggled with his crossing throughout - tough night. 4 Photo: Frank Reid
7. Dan Neil - 5
Passing didn’t come off in the first half but didn’t much in front of him to find. Good intensity in the second half. 5 Photo: Frank Reid
8. Pierre Ekwah - 5
Didn’t move the ball as quickly as Sunderland probably needed on the break though in fairness, there was often very little in front of him. Withdrawn in the second half as his workload during a three-game week is managed. 5 Photo: Frank Reid