Tony Mowbray’s side took an early lead when Dan Ballard headed home Alex Pritchard’s in-swinging corner in the 5th minute, before Jack Clarke added a second two minutes later.
Clarke then scored again from the penalty spot in the 31st minute following a foul on Mason Burstow in the box.
Here, we take a look at the best photos of Sunderland fans throughout the night
1. Sunderland fans at Sheff Wed
Sunderland fans were thrilled as their side ran out emphatic 3-0 winners at Sheffield Wednesday Photo: Frank Reid
2. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans were thrilled as their side ran out emphatic 3-0 winners at Sheffield Wednesday Photo: Frank Reid
3. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans were thrilled as their side ran out emphatic 3-0 winners at Sheffield Wednesday Photo: Frank Reid
4. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans were thrilled as their side ran out emphatic 3-0 winners at Sheffield Wednesday Photo: Frank Reid