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James Hunter

Sunderland player ratings as Patrick Roberts and Jack Clarke impress in Accrington defeat

Sunderland were stunned by Accrington's second-half fightback in their penultimate friendly. The Black Cats were dominant for an hour and should have been out of sight long before Ross Stewart gave them the lead from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time.

But with Accrington keeper Lukas Jensen in outstanding form, Sunderland were made to pay for their missed chances in the second period. First Sean McConville levelled from the penalty spot just after the hour against the run of play.

And then more poor defending allowed sub Korede Adedoyin to force home the winning goal from close range 15 minutes from time.

Here's how our Sunderland AFC writer James Hunter rated the Black Cats players.

READ MORE: Accrington 2-1 Sunderland report as Black Cats are stunned by second-half fightback

Anthony Patterson 7

Not at fault for the goals, and stood up to the physical test when Accrington put the ball in the box

Lynden Gooch 7

A strong performance at right-back and got forward whenever he could

Bailey Wright 6

A decent game overall, but gave away the penalty that turned the game

Daniel Ballard 7

Looked solid alongside Wright

Dennis Cirkin 7

Caused Accrington problems when he got forward down the left

Corry Evans 6

Kept the ball moving in midfield

Dan Neil 7

Brought fresh energy to the middle of the park

Patrick Roberts 7

A real attacking threat but missed one gilt-edged chance in the first half

Alex Pritchard 7

Provided the creative spark, and delivered some dangerous set-pieces

Jack Clarke 7

Earned the penalty and was a constant thorn in Accrington's side

Ross Stewart 7

Converted the penalty and on another day he might have had a hat-trick

Subs

Luke O'Nien 6

For Gooch 66mins. Came on for the final quarter of the game at right-back

Elliot Embleton N/A

For Clarke 75mins.

Not used: Richardson, Batth, Alese, Matete, Hume, Diamond, Taylor

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