But which players put themselves on the radar of Steve Bruce and Phil Parkinson in the Premier League 2 clash?
We take a look at NINE of the best performers on the evening, who could be set to stake their claim for a first team place moving forward.
Scroll down and click through the pages to see who caught the eye:
9. YANNICK TOURE
Toure's sheer physicality troubled the Sunderland backline throughout the evening, and his second half goal was well deserved - while it also showcased his fine aerial ability. With Newcastle struggling for goals from their forward players, it's not out of the question that Toure could be attracting glances from Bruce. | Getty Images Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
3 / 3