The Black Cats’ support always travels in huge numbers with crowds at the Stadium of Light regularly up there as the highest in the land –here, we take a look at the best retro photos of Sunderland fans over the years:
53. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans celebrate during the Carabao Cup second-round match between Burnley and Sunderland at Turf Moor on August 28, 2019. Photo: Jan Kruger
54. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans celebrate during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Burnley and Sunderland at Turf Moor on August 28, 2019. Photo: Jan Kruger
55. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans celebrate their team's first goal during the Carabao Cup third round match between Sheffield United and Sunderland at Bramall Lane on September 25, 2019. Photo: George Wood
56. Sunderland fans
A family of Sunderland fans before the Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on May 11, 2016. Photo: Stu Forster