JAMIE CUMMING
Kept the scoreline lower than what it could’ve been with three impressive saves in a strong performance. MAN OF THE MATCH – 7.5
PETER KIOSO
Intriguing battle with Romaine Mundle and won his share of the one-on-one duels with the winger – 6
ELLIOTT MOORE
Tough afternoon against a very confident Wilson Isidor, who showed his class with the second goal of the afternoon – 6
BEN NELSON
Unable to play out from the back like in previous games due to an intense Sunderland press – 6
CIARON BROWN
Tricky first half against Patrick Roberts, who was scintillating at times in the opening 45 minutes – 6
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RUBEN RODRIGUES
Looked to be the one who pressed higher in first half, but had very little impact on the game – 5.5
WILL VAULKS
His pass out to Greg Leigh was undercooked and ultimately led to the second Black Cats goal – 5.5
IDRIS EL MIZOUNI
Taken off at half-time to allow the change of shape, and had one tame effort while on the pitch – 5.5
TYLER GOODRHAM
Busy but another player who was unable to offer much in the way of a threat in the final third – 6
DANE SCARLETT
Worked hard up front but had pretty much nothing to feed on or work with in attack. BOOKED – 6
MARK HARRIS
Playing him out wide didn’t pay off, although he will surely see more of the ball in other games – 5.5
SUBSTITUTES
Greg Leigh (for El Mizouni, 46)
Offered a bit of an outlet on the left-hand side after the half-time switch – 6.5
Hidde ter Avest (for Kioso, 75)
Solid cameo when on for his U’s debut and showed some decent touches – 6
Josh McEachran (for Vaulks, 75)
Offered a little bit of stability in midfield when he came on – 6
Louie Sibley (for Rodrigues, 75)
Eager to try and get on the ball and make something happen from the bench. BOOKED – 6
Will Goodwin (for Scarlett, 81)
Unused: Ingram, Long, Dale, Ebiowei.
Substitutes who come on after the 75th minute do not get a rating.