PLAYER RATINGS: Portsmouth 2-0 Sunderland - Here’s how the Lads rated after poor performance

Jon McLaughlin: 7/10

Made two top drawer saves, was caught flatfooted for Christian Burgess’ goal, but great outside of that.

Jordan Willis: 6/10

Stepped up in the second half when all his teammates shied away from the challenge of competing against a decent Portsmouth team.

Bailey Wright: 4/10

Started the game excellently, but regressed from there, was fortunate not to be punished for two poor first half errors.

Joel Lynch: 5/10

Seems to play below his ability levels every week, nearly gifted Portsmouth a goal after running away from the ball in the first half.

Luke O’Nien: 5/10

Positionally naive, ineffective going forward.

George Dobson: 5/10

Crumbled when the pressure was on in the second half, produced the most laughably rubbish piece of football I’ve seen since Don Love’s world class own goal.

Max Power: 5/10

Tried too much too often, another off passing day for Sunderland’s de facto skipper.

Denver Hume: 5/10

Mixed bag as ever, struggled with his crossing, yet looked more capable than most of his teammates in attacking situations.

Chris Maguire: 4/10

Repeated his Doncaster horror show, played with a slackness and carelessness that’s simply unacceptable in such a big match.

Lynden Gooch: 6/10

Like Hume, Gooch looked dangerous at times, but like the inexperienced full back his final ball and decision making let him down.

Charlie Wyke: 4/10

An embarrassing display, left his first touch in the North East and looked like a competition winner playing in his first ever professional football game.

(SUB) Kyle Lafferty : 4/10

Lost every duel, barely touched it, a complete spectator.

(SUB) Antoine Semenyo: 5/10

Deer in the headlights display, didn’t look prepared for men’s football.

(SUB) Duncan Watmore: 4/10

Barely had a kick, looked lightweight and soft on the odd occasion he had possession.

Man of the Match

Jon McLaughlin