But Mackems were left disappointed as Lee Johnson’s men slipped to a 4-0 defeat on the South Coast
John Marquis scored twice in the game at Fratton Park, ending a run of eight league games without a goal.
The striker’s brace came after goals from Marcus Harness and Lee Brown, which Marquis assisted, as Pompey adapted better to the terrible conditions.
Persistent rain and swirling wind left standing water on the pitch, as Sunderland struggled to deal with Portsmouth’s high-intensity pressing game.
Here, though, we take a look at some of the best pictures of Sunderland fans throughout the day at Fratton Park:
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. Sunderland fans. Portsmouth FC 4-0 Sunderland AFC Fratton Park Efl1 02-10-2021. Picture by FRANK REID
Sunderland fans down in Pompey. Photo: Frank Reid

. Ha'way the lads
Can you spot anyone you know in the away end at Portsmouth? Photo: Frank Reid

1. Ha'way the lads
Can you spot anyone you know in the away end at Portsmouth? Photo: Frank Reid

2. Poor result
It was a poor result for Sunderland as they were beaten 4-0 in League One. Photo: Frank Reid

3. Watching the match
A Sunderland fan takes in the action at Fratton Park. Photo: Frank Reid
