Sunderland 1-3 Lincoln City

Chris Maguire wasted no time in telling Lee Johnson what he thought of him after being released by the Sunderland boss last summer

Chris Maguire enjoyed a memorable return to the Stadium of Light as his hat-trick enabled Lincoln to beat 10-man Sunderland 3-1.

Maguire was released by Sunderland boss Lee Johnson last summer, and the Scottish striker celebrated the first of his three goals in front of his former boss, who was later sent to the stands for his involvement in a pitchside fracas.

Maguire might have been sent off himself after just 10 minutes when he was booked for a lunge at Carl Winchester, but he made the most of his let-off as he opened the scoring after 31 minutes.

Lee Johnson (right) was sent off late in the game after an on-pitch fracas

Hakeeb Adelakun's shot was blocked by Tom Flanagan, but the ball rebounded to Maguire, who lashed a driven half-volley past Anthony Patterson's right hand before heading towards the dugouts to taunt Johnson.

Maguire added a second goal in the 57th minute, driving home from the penalty spot after Winchester had bundled him over in the area. As the last defender, Winchester received a straight red card for a professional foul.

Despite being down to 10 men, Sunderland gave themselves a lifeline when Ross Stewart stabbed home the rebound in the 68th minute after his penalty had been saved by Josh Griffiths.

However, Maguire had the last word as he completed his hat-trick with 15 minutes left. Racing onto a long ball in the right of the area, the striker lofted a brilliant chip over the advancing Patterson.

Sunderland head coach Johnson ended the game in the stands, having received a red card after a melee involving a number of players on the touchline.

Match report supplied by PA Media