Championship football returned to the Stadium of Light at the weekend when the Black Cats hosted Paul Ince’s Reading.
A late Patrick Roberts goal sealed the three points for the hosts as they moved themselves up into the play-off picture.
If Sunderland are to make good on their play-off promise, then they will hope to make the Stadium of Light a fortress between now and the end of the season.
Here, using data provided by Transfermarkt, we take a look at the top league attendances in England so far this season to see where Sunderland rank.
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17. Newcastle United
Average league attendance at St James’s Park this season = 52,194 Photo: Gareth Copley
18. Manchester City
Average league attendance at the Etihad Stadium this season = 53,202 Photo: Naomi Baker
19. Liverpool
Average league attendance at Anfield this season = 53,276 Photo: Naomi Baker
20. Arsenal
Average league attendance at the Emirates Stadium this season = 60,175 Photo: Stuart MacFarlane