Alex Neil’s side brushed off their opponents in what could have been a tricky end of season encounter against a side that had very little to play for.
Saturday’s match was the penultimate fixture at the Stadium of Light this season with a home game against Rotherham United and a trip to Morecambe to come this week.
It was another big crowd on Wearside, but where does their attendance of 32,500 rank in comparison to the rest of the weekend’s football?
All four of the Premier League’s top four were at home this weekend, as well as some big Championship clubs, but Sunderland’s attendances still hold-up against some of the country’s elite.
Here, we take a look at England’s biggest attendances this weekend and see where Sunderland rank in comparison.
(note: only attendance figures of over 20,000 are eligible to make this list)
9. Etihad Stadium = 53,013
Watford suffered their 15th-straight defeat to Manchester City on Saturday. Their 5-1 hammering was witnessed by 53,013 people. Photo: Clive Brunskill
10. Anfield = sell-out
Liverpool’s 2-0 win over their local rivals Everton was watched on by a sell-out Anfield crowd - attendance for the game is still yet to be confirmed. Photo: Clive Brunskill
11. Emirates Stadium = 60,223
Arsenal tightened their grasp on fourth place with a 3-1 win over Manchester United on Saturday. The match at the Emirates Stadium was watched by 60,223 people. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane