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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Sunderland fans react after hearing that Newcastle United are losing during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on May 24, 2009. Photo: Matthew Lewis
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Fans of Sunderland praying for the final whistle during the Premiership match between West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland on January 21, 2006 at the Hawthorns Stadium. Photo: Mark Thompson
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Sunderland fans celebrate their victory during the Premier League match between Hull City and Sunderland at The KC Stadium on December 20, 2008. Photo: Christopher Lee
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Sunderland fans celebrate during the Championship match between Luton Town and Sunderland at Kenilworth Road on May 6, 2007. Photo: Clive Rose