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:
77. Sunderland fans
Supporters make their way to the stadium ahead of the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Norwich City at the Stadium of Light on December 21, 2013. Photo: Jan Kruger
78. Sunderland fans
Young Sunderland fans pose prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on September 14, 2013. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
79. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans celebrate a goal during the Barclays Asia Trophy Semi Final match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland at Hong Kong Stadium on July 24, 2013 in So Kon Po, Hong Kong. Photo: Chris McGrath
80. Sunderland fans
A young Sunderland fan prepares to blow a bubble before the Capital One Cup Fourth Round match between Sunderland and Middlesbrough at Stadium of Light on October 30, 2012. Photo: Stu Forster