Sunderland exits FA Cup after extra time loss to Stoke City

Sunderland was eliminated from the FA Cup after losing 2-1 to Stoke City in extra time. The match ended with Sunderland conceding a late goal, marking a quick end to their cup run. Leo Hjelde received the highest player rating of 8/10 for his solid performance in defense. Other notable players included Adil Aouchiche and Eliezer Mayenda, both rated 7/10 for their attacking contributions. Sunderland struggled with defensive errors, particularly early in the match. Aji Alese was injured before the hour mark, adding to the team's challenges.