The home side took the lead in the first half through Paul Blackett before new signing Hemir equalised for Sunderland. Blackett netted a second in the second half to put Shields’ 2-1 up before Jack Clarke scored the Black Cats’ second equaliser of the afternoon.
Clarke, who has been the subject of transfer interest from Burnley, then put Sunderland 3-2 up before South Shields struck back again to make it 3-3. Substitute Chris Rigg then made it 4-3 to Sunderland.
Here, though, we take a look at the best photos throughout the day courtesy of Frank Reid and James Copley:
1. Fans at Mariners Park
South Shields and Sunderland fans mix during their pre-season friendly game. The Black Cats won the match 4-3 thanks to a Chris Rigg winner. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Fans at Mariners Park
South Shields and Sunderland fans mix during their pre-season friendly game. The Black Cats won the match 4-3 thanks to a Chris Rigg winner. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Fans at Mariners Park
South Shields and Sunderland fans mix during their pre-season friendly game. The Black Cats won the match 4-3 thanks to a Chris Rigg winner. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Fans at Mariners Park
South Shields and Sunderland fans mix during their pre-season friendly game. The Black Cats won the match 4-3 thanks to a Chris Rigg winner. Photo: Frank Reid