Rotherham took the lead in the 19th minute when captain Ollie Rathbone struck a low effort into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.
The hosts then added a second when Shane Ferguson broke down the left before converting another low effort.
Here, we take a look at the best photos of fans from the game courtesy of our photographer Frank Reid:
1. Sunderland fans
Sunderland lost the game 2-1 against Rotherham United in the Championship meaning Tony Mowbray's team slipped out of the play-offs. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Sunderland fans
Sunderland lost the game 2-1 against Rotherham United in the Championship meaning Tony Mowbray's team slipped out of the play-offs. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Sunderland fans
Sunderland lost the game 2-1 against Rotherham United in the Championship meaning Tony Mowbray's team slipped out of the play-offs. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Sunderland fans
Sunderland lost the game 2-1 against Rotherham United in the Championship meaning Tony Mowbray's team slipped out of the play-offs. Photo: Frank Reid