After a goalless first half, the hosts went ahead after an excellent strike from Sam Clucas three minutes after the restart.
Jack Clarke then rescued a point for the Black Cats with a deflected effort in the 73rd minute.
Here are the best photos of Sunderland fans from our photographer Frank Reid:
1. Sunderland fans
Sunderland drew 1-1 with Rotherham at the New York Stadium - with 2,420 away fans in attendance. Our cameras were also there to capture the action. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Sunderland fans
Sunderland drew 1-1 with Rotherham at the New York Stadium - with 2,420 away fans in attendance. Our cameras were also there to capture the action. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Sunderland fans
Sunderland drew 1-1 with Rotherham at the New York Stadium - with 2,420 away fans in attendance. Our cameras were also there to capture the action. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Sunderland fans
Sunderland drew 1-1 with Rotherham at the New York Stadium - with 2,420 away fans in attendance. Our cameras were also there to capture the action. Photo: Frank Reid