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S’land 2 – 1 Blackburn


Ellis Simms came off the bench to score in second half stoppage-time and earn Sunderland a 2-1 win over Blackburn at the Stadium of Light on Boxing Day.

Ross Stewart had scored a penalty to level the game three minutes after his unfortunate own goal handed Rovers the lead.

Simms, however, replaced Patrick Roberts after 80 minutes and scored what proved to be a dramatic winner with a composed finish from the edge of the six-yard box.

The result means Tony Mowbray’s men climb to seventh, one point outside the play-off places, ahead of the remainder of the Boxing Day action, with Blackburn unable to close in on second-placed Sheffield United.

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Ross Stewart’s own goal gifts Blackburn the lead at the Stadium of Light against Sunderland.

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Having scored an own goal Ross Stewart makes amends from the penalty spot three minutes later

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Elis Simms wins it for Sunderland as he makes it 2-1 against Blackburn in stoppage time.

What’s next?

Both teams are back in action at 7.45pm on Thursday December 29. Sunderland travel to the DW Stadium to face Wigan, while Blackburn host Middlesbrough at Ewood Park.

Both matches will be available to watch live on Sky Sports Football Red Buttonfind out how to watch here.



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