Sunderland on the other hand were comfortably beaten by Lincoln City to pile pressure on under-fire manager Jack Ross.
But did any SAFC players make the cut, or do the Mariners and Magpies dominate the Gazette XI. Here’s our top performers of the weekend...
1. Martin Dubravka - 7
Came for things confidently after a few recent mistakes. Didn't put a foot wrong. | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger
2. Adam Thurston - 8
One of his most effective games in a Shields game to date, set up the third goal. | Freelance Photo: Kev Wilson
3. Fabian Schar - 8
Not his best day with the ball but won absolutely everything put his way. One outstanding goal-saving challenge. | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger
4. Gary Brown - 7
Imperious at the back once more and made a goal-saving tackle in the second half. | Freelance Photo: Kev Wilson
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