Jack Ross was full of praise for his players after they dug in to collect another three points on the road.
Having not played since their 2-1 win at Valley Parade at the start of October, Sunderland made a slow start in Shropshire as there was nothing to separate the two sides at the break.
A double change minutes after the restart saw George Honeyman and Lynden Gooch introduced to the action, and their impact was a big one as Omar Beckles turned the American’s cross into his own net.
Luke O’Nien then fired home a second late on to double the Lads’ lead and wrap up the three points.