A thrilling Premier League 2 Division 2 fixture finished 3-2 to the visitors with boss Jonathan Woodgate also in attendance , but how did Sunderland’s youngsters and new signings get on? Scroll down and click through the pages to see how the Black Cats’ development squad rated.
9. DANIEL NEIL
One or two nice turns and passes but guilty of giving the ball away too often. Like Hackett, struggled to affect a game in which Middlebrough had most of the possession. No doubting his promise as a footballer, though, with vision and quality. 5 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
10. LEE CONNELLY
Deserved his late goal for a determined display. Battled hard throughout and almost equalised with a decent effort inside the box. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
11. BENJI KIMPIOKA
Enjoyable to watch. Did not always deliver the end product but was a constant outlet, opened up space on the ball and played his part in winning the penalty by starting a fine move. Stepped up and converted it emphatically. 7 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
12. JACK BAINBRIDGE
An unexpected cameo off the bench with Joel Lynch taken off as a precaution. Defended well enough. 6 Photo: safc.com