SUNDERLAND (4-3-3):

6 Moore: Didn’t have to make a serious save as he stepped in to replace the injured Patterson

8 Hume: Got Sunderland going in the early stages and delivered a brilliant cross for Bellingham’s goal

7 Mepham: Continues to look ultra-reliable at the heart of the back four – Ballard will struggle to get back into the team

7 O’Nien: Showed his characteristic energy and commitment as he marked Scarlett out of the game

7 Cirkin: Didn’t give Oxford’s wide players a sniff and used the ball effectively when he had it

8 Rigg: Another brilliant showing from the youngster, full of flicks, tricks and incisive forward passes

7 Neil: Helped Sunderland dominate the midfield battle and provided a superb ball for Isidor’s goal

8 BELLINGHAM: Scored with an excellent header and curled a fine effort against the top of the bar – a threat throughout

8 Roberts: Produced some moments of individual magic as he dribbled through the Oxford defence

8 Isidor: Was a constant threat in the final third and scored with a brilliant first-time finish

7 Mundle: Made some dangerous breaks down the left and was always willing to take on his full-back

Subs:

Connolly (for Mundle, 77)

Browne (for Rigg, 77)

Watson (for Isidor, 88)

Hjelde (for Mepham, 88)

(not used): Nna Noukeu (gk), Johnson, Aouchiche, Aleksic, Rusyn.

OXFORD (4-1-4-1):

CUMMING 6; Kioso 4 (Ter Avest 74), Moore 4, Nelson 4, Brown 5; Vaulks 4 (McEachran 74); Goodrham 4, Rodrigues 5 (Sibley 74), El Mizouni 4 (Leigh 46, 4), Harris 4; Scarlett 4 (Goodwin 81).

Subs (not used): Ingram (gk), Long, Ebiowei, Dale.

Man Of The Match: JOBE BELLINGHAM – On a day when plenty of players impressed, the midfielder was at the heart of most of Sunderland’s best moments.