Two penalties from Stephen Walker and a close-range finish from substitute Rumarn Burrell gave the Teessiders all three points in the Premier League 2, Division 2 clash. Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson was at the match and has dished out his player ratings. Scroll down and flick through our gallery to see how each player performed:
1. Harry Flatters - 6
Didn’t have many saves to make but showed good distribution when passing or throwing the ball to his team-mates. 6 | COPYRIGHT FRANK REID 2019 Photo: FRANK REID 2019
2. Daniel Dodds - 6
Made a couple of forays forward from right-back but Sunderland were pretty solid on that side with new signing Laurens De Bock filling in. 6 | JPIMedia Photo: Frank Reid
3. Nathan Wood - 6
Aggressive when stepping out of defence to make challenges. Was a vocal presence. Perhaps fortunate not to be booked though. 6 | COPYRIGHT FRANK REID 2019 Photo: FRANK REID
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4. Nathan Dale - 5
Made a desperate challenge to concede the penalty. Didn’t get distracted by it though and got on with his job. 5 | COPYRIGHT FRANK REID 2019 Photo: FRANK REID 2019