Sunderland's under-21 side fell to a 2-1 defeat against Blackburn Rovers' under-21s, with Alan Browne sent off for the home team.
The match saw Blackburn take the lead before Sunderland equalized, but a red card for Browne shifted momentum, allowing the visitors to secure the winning goal.
Browne's dismissal came in the second half, leaving Sunderland with ten men for the remainder of the fixture.
