Goals from Josh Hakwes and Cieran Dunne and a Benji Kimpioka brace saw the Black Cats run-out 4-0 winners on Tyneside as they tore apart their hosts in a ruthless performance which sealed a long-awaited league triumph.
And our photographer Frank Reid was present at the game to bring you behind the scenes photos. Scroll down and click through the pages to see them:
5. Wearne tries his luck
Sunderland had opportunities to extend their lead and tested opposition stopper Will Brown on a number of occasions. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
6. The Newcastle bench watch on with grim faces
It was an afternoon to forget for the hosts, who became the first side to be beaten in Premier League 2 by Sunderland since February 2019. Photo: FRANK REID 2020
7. Benji Kimpioka controls the ball
It was the Swede's first appearance since signing a new contract at the club - and he was straight into the thick of the action. Photo: FRANK REID 2019
8. His pace and power caused Newcastle no end of problems
Despite a limited pre-season given the uncertainty over his contract situation, Kimpioka was in fine shape - something Phil Parkinson had noted last week. Photo: FRANK REID 2020