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:
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A Sunderland fan during the Premiership match between Derby and Sunderland played at Pride Park in Derby, England. Sunderland won the game 5-0 back in 1999. Photo: Mark Thompson
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Nyron Nosworthy of Sunderland celebrates with the fans after the Championship match between Luton Town and Sunderland at Kenilworth Road on May 6, 2007. Photo: Clive Rose
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A Sunderland supporter waits behind after the last game to be played at Roker Park before moving to a new ground. Sunderland beat Everton 3-0 in the Premier League match back in 1997. Photo: Graham Chadwick
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Sunderland fans cheer during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Newcastle United at the Stadium of Light on October 21, 2012. Photo: Michael Regan