Sunderland’s FA Cup journey came to a frustrating end at Vale Park as League One’s bottom club Port Vale produced a shock to reach the quarter-finals.
Yet even in defeat, the travelling Sunderland support once again showed their unwavering loyalty. Thousands of Black Cats fans made the trip and continued to back Régis Le Bris’ side throughout the afternoon.
Here are 117 photos capturing the brilliant away following that stayed loud and proud despite the disappointing result:
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1. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action against Port Vale away from home in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action against Port Vale away from home in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
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2. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action against Port Vale away from home in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action against Port Vale away from home in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
3. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action against Port Vale away from home in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action against Port Vale away from home in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
4. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action against Port Vale away from home in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action against Port Vale away from home in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt.