An interim coaching team, led by Mike Dodds, took charge of the team following Tony Mowbray’s sacking earlier in the week.
After a goalless first half, Sunderland took the lead when Dan Ballard headed home Alex Pritchard’s free-kick, before Dan Neil added a second six minutes from time.
West Brom substitute Brandon Thomas-Asante pulled one back for the Baggies but it was too little too late.
Here, though, we take a look at the best photos of Sunderland fans throughout the day:
West Brom substitute Brandon Thomas-Asante pulled one back for the Baggies but it was too little too late.