Sunderland Falls 0-1 to Hull City in First Home Defeat of the Season

Sunderland lost their first home game of the season to Hull City, succumbing to a narrow 1-0 defeat due to Anthony Patterson's own goal. The loss snapped Sunderland's impressive unbeaten home streak and exposed some defensive vulnerabilities. Player performances were mixed, with some showing defensive strength, while others couldn't make an impact offensively.