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...
9. Allan Saint-Maximin - 7
Floated in and out of the game. One or two darting runs at pace but nothing on the end of it. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
10. Sanmi Odelusi - 7
Marked his first start for the club with a goal as he headed in the second. Photo: Kev Wilson
11. David Foley - 9
Scored two well-taken goals as he got off the mark for the season. Photo: Kev Wilson