The Black Cats fell two goals down in the first half after Stuart Armstrong’s opener and an Adam Armstrong penalty. Sunderland managed to draw level after the interval, though, after goals from Romaine Mundle and Jobe Bellingham during a nine-minute spell.
Yet Southampton took the points after substitute Joe Rothwell scored twice from close range. Here, though, we take a look at the best photos of Sunderland fans throughout the day courtesy of Ian Horrocks:
1. Sunderland fans
Sunderland were beaten 4-2 by Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action. Photo: Ian Horrocks
2. Sunderland fans
Sunderland were beaten 4-2 by Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action. Photo: Ian Horrocks
3. Sunderland fans
Sunderland were beaten 4-2 by Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action. Photo: Ian Horrocks
4. Sunderland fans
Sunderland were beaten 4-2 by Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action. Photo: Ian Horrocks