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:
21. Sunderland fans
A Sunderland fan shows his support during the Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Sunderland at The DW Stadium on November 28, 2009. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
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A young Sunderland fan enjoys the atmosphere prior to the Premier League match between Sunderland and Norwich City at the Stadium of Light on December 21, 2013. Photo: Jan Kruger
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Sunderland fans enjoy a drink prior to the Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester United at the Stadium of Light on October 5, 2013. Photo: Michael Regan
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Sunderland fans during the FA Cup match between Sunderland and Millwall at Old Trafford on April 4, 2004. Photo: Tom Purslow