Sunderland supporters returned to the Stadium of Light on Wednesday night as Régis Le Bris’ side welcomed Brentford for their Carabao Cup fourth-round tie.
A place in the quarter-finals was at stake as the Black Cats turned their attention to cup football following Sunday’s goalless Premier League draw with Leeds United.
Photographer Chris Fryatt was there to capture the fans backing Sunderland. Take a look through our gallery of 97 pictures and see if you can spot yourself or someone you know.
17. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action against Brentford at the Stadium of Light in the Carabao Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action against Brentford at the Stadium of Light in the Carabao Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
18. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action against Brentford at the Stadium of Light in the Carabao Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action against Brentford at the Stadium of Light in the Carabao Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
19. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action against Brentford at the Stadium of Light in the Carabao Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action against Brentford at the Stadium of Light in the Carabao Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
20. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action against Brentford at the Stadium of Light in the Carabao Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action against Brentford at the Stadium of Light in the Carabao Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt.