PLAYER RATINGS

JON McLAUGHLIN

Hesitant for the opening goal, but redeemed himself with a couple of good saves after that

DONALD LOVE Acquitted himself well on his comeback from the injury he suffered on the opening day REECE JAMES

Solid display filling in for the injured Oviedo

GLENN LOOVENS

A tower of strength at the back, making some terrific interceptions

JACK BALDWIN

Solid alongside Loovens and made several vital blocks when Sunderland were under pressure

LYNDEN GOOCH Caused Gillingham all kinds of problems down the right LEE CATTERMOLE

Another fine performance in midfield, and he made an important goal-line clearance in second period

MAX POWER

Scored for the second successive game, and his goal capped another impressive midfield display

GEORGE HONEYMAN

Worked hard in the middle of the park and deserved his goal

CHRIS MAGUIRE

His rapid equaliser played an important part, as it got Sunderland back into the game

JOSH MAJA

His scoring streak shows no sign of stopping, as he netted for the fourth successive game

SUBSTITUTES

DYLAN McGEOUCH ....... 7 For Maguire 70mins. Made his long-awaited debut and helped Cats see the game out DENVER HUME .............. 6 For Love 78mins. Came on late in the game when Love tired LUKE O’NIEN .................. 6 For Power 83mins. Fresh pair of legs and he took over where Power left off Not used: Ruiter, Ozturk, Embleton, Mumba

GILLINGHAM

Holy 6, O’Neill 5 (List 71, 6), Ehmer 5, Zakuani 5, Garmston 5, Byrne 5, Charles-Cook 6, Bingham 5 (Reilly 71, 6), Hanlan 6 (Stevenson 85, 6), Parker 7, Eaves 7. Subs not used: Hadler, Fuller, Lacey, Lasseri