Sunderland were beaten 3-0 by North East rivals Newcastle in the FA Cup – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action. Photo from Chris Fryatt.Sunderland were beaten 3-0 by North East rivals Newcastle in the FA Cup – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action. Photo from Chris Fryatt.
Sunderland were beaten 3-0 by North East rivals Newcastle in the FA Cup – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action. Photo from Chris Fryatt.

56 brilliant photos of Sunderland fans remaining loyal despite defeat to Newcastle United in front of 44,814 supporters on Wearside - gallery

Sunderland were beaten 3-0 by North East rivals Newcastle in the FA Cup – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action.

The Black Cats were defending well until Dan Ballard’s own goal 10 minutes before half-time. Newcastle then doubled their lead straight after the restart when Miguel Almiron set up Alexander Isak to make it before Isak converted a late penalty in stoppage time.

Here, though, we take a look at the best photos of fans throughout the day: