20 brilliant photos of Sunderland fans on historic AZ Alkmaar night – can you spot yourself?

Photographer Frank Reid captured Sunderland supporters enjoying a historic European night against AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland supporters enjoyed a night to remember as European football arrived at the Stadium of Light for the first time. Wednesday’s victory over AZ Alkmaar ended the club’s 53-year wait for a European fixture, with Enzo Le Fée’s penalty ensuring the occasion finished with three points.

Photographer Frank Reid was there to capture fans enjoying a moment generations of supporters had waited to experience. We’ve brought together 20 of his photographs from the evening – take a look through the gallery and see if you can spot yourself, your family or your friends.

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