Lynden Gooch scored the only goal of the game despite Lee Johnson’s side coming under some late pressure which they managed to withstand.
Unfortunately there were no fans present to witness the occasion, but our photographer Frank Reid captured plenty of images throughout the day.
Scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see how the day unfolded:
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Scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see how the day unfolded:
5. Tom Flanagan forced off
Another injury blow for the Black Cats after the Northern Irishman had to be replaced by compatriot Conor McLaughlin before half time. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
6. McGeady looks for a breakthrough
Sunderland's dangerman was kept on the fringes in the first half. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
7. The gaffer watches on
There was plenty to ponder for Lee Johnson. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
8. A moment of quality
Aiden McGeady's pass to Lynden Gooch proved decisive. Photo: FRANK REID 2019