Milan Djuric emerged from the bench to power Bristol City into the play-off places by sealing a 2-1 victory at struggling Sunderland.
While the Black Cats' misery continues as their winless run at the Stadium of Light was extended to 18 matches, the Robins managed to get the job done after the long trip to the North-East.
It looked like Bristol City, who had taken the lead in the 28th minute through Bobby Reid, might not clinch victory when Lewis Grabban forced in a scrappy equaliser for Sunderland at the end of the first half.
But after a pretty uneventful second half Lee Johnson's side, who have only lost once since August, managed to seal the points courtesy of Djuric's first league goal of the season with 17 minutes remaining.
Sunderland 1-2 Bristol City
