2022 was the year Sunderland finally ended their four-season stay in League One with promotion to the Championship in the League One play-offs. The Black Cats overcame two legs against Sheffield Wednesday home and away and Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley.
There was much drama along the way, with plenty of wins, losses, and defeats combined with managerial changes… but one thing always remains the same, Sunderland’s superb support.
Here, we take a look at the 50 best pictures of Sunderland fans throughout 2022, with pictures via Frank Reid and Getty.
1. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action in 2022 at Wembley Stadium against Wycombe Wanderers in the play-off final. Photo: Eddie Keogh
2. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action in 2022 at Wembley Stadium against Wycombe Wanderers in the play-off final. Photo: Justin Setterfield
3. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action in 2022 at Wembley Stadium against Wycombe Wanderers in the play-off final. Photo: Justin Setterfield
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Sunderland fans in action in 2022 at Wembley Stadium against Wycombe Wanderers in the play-off final. Photo: Clive Brunskill