Sunderland fans celebrate their 1-0 victory and the championship after the Championship match between Sunderland and Stoke City at the Stadium of Light on May 8, 2005.

placeholder image — Sunderland fans celebrate their 1-0 victory and the championship after the Championship match between Sunderland and Stoke City at the Stadium of Light on May 8, 2005.

67 stunning retro images of Sunderland fans showing their support over the years - photo gallery

Sunderland AFC writer; Sunderland Echo

Published 30th Oct 2024, 07:43 BST

Updated 30th Oct 2024, 18:00 BST

Sunderland’s support home and away over the years has been staggering.

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:

5. Sunderland fans

Disappointed Sunderland supporters look on as their team are relegated after the Premier League match against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park in 1997 Photo: Stu Forster