Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers player ratings as ‘productive’ star earns 8/10, but ‘excellent’ finish wins it

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EFL Analysis watched the Easter Monday action unfold at the Stadium of Light in an, keeping an eye both sides to offer Sunderland vs Blackburn player ratings for every man on the pitch.

Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Blackburn Rovers at the Stadium of Light in another disappointing display by Regis Le Bris’ side.

Sunderland already had secured a play-off place before kick-off, and with top-six hopes fading for Valerian Ismael’s side, the game was void of any real quality or attacking dynamism.

Rovers forward Tyrhys Dolan opened the scoring after 33 minutes with a stellar finish past Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson after great work by Cauley Woodrow to set him up.

Despite the Black Cats maintain pressure throughout the clash, Le Bris’ side failed to find an equaliser and continued their barren run of form ahead of the season-defining play-off fixtures.

Here are EFL Analysis’ Sunderland vs Blackburn Rovers player ratings for the Black Cats’ 1-0 defeat.

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Sunderland player ratings vs Blackburn Rovers

Anthony Patterson – 6.5/10

Could nothing with the opening Blackburn goal.

Alan Browne – 6.5/10

Average performance used as a makeshift full-back once again.

Chris Mepham – 7/10

Did well but couldn’t help dodge the opener.

Luke O’Nien – 7/10

Solid enough but should’ve been tighter to Woodrow for the opening goal.

Joe Anderson – 6.5/10

Decent showing in first start for Sunderland 811 days after signing for club.

Salis Abdul Samed – 7/10

Kept it steady but couldn’t make a major impact.

Jobe Bellingham – 7.5/10

Solid early challenge on Britain to set the tone. Brilliant feet in the centre of the park.

Harrison Jones – 8/10

Very productive performance for the youngster who created the most chances (3) during the match. Possibly his best showing in a red and white shirt so far.

Tommy Watson – 7/10

Much more productive and better intensity than games of late.

Milan Aleksic – 7/10

Looked far more comfortable out on the left-wing.

Wilson Isidor – 6.5/10

Stung the palms of Toth with an early strike. Went inches wide on occasion and looked back to his sharpest but couldn’t find the equaliser.

Substitutes

Chris Rigg – 6/10 (for Jones, 64′)

Tenacious impact from youngster.

Enzo Le Fee – 7/10 (for Samed, 64′)

Bright spark once again.

Eliezer Mayenda – 6/10 (for Aleksic, 64′)

Battled well but wasteful with ball.

Patrick Roberts – 6/10 (for Watson, 78′)

Couldn’t spark an equaliser.

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Blackburn Rovers player ratings vs Sunderland

Balazs Toth – 6.5/10

Made three saves but looked shaky with his feet.

Callum Britain – 7/10

Very solid in all thirds before coming off.

Dominic Hyam – 6.5/10

Important defensive display when up against Sunderland pressure.

Danny Baath – 7/10

Happy return to Wearside for ex-Sunderland star.

Yuri Ribeiro – 7/10

Showed quality in possession and defended well.

Sondre Tronstad – 7.5/10

Made most tackles (3) across the match in an effective defensive display.

Lewis Travis – 7/10

Good in all thirds and battled well against Sunderland midfielders.

Cauley Woodrow – 6/10

Notched the assists for Dolan’s opener with great direct work.

Tyrhys Dolan – 7.5/10

Excellent feet and finish to open the scoring. Very productive all afternoon for visitors.

Ryan Hedges – 6.5/10

Didn’t do too much to trouble Sunderland backline.

Yuki Ohashi – 6/10

Dealt with well by Sunderland defenders.

Substitutes

Kristi Montgomery – 6/10 (for Brittain, 58′)

Decent showing off the bench.