Mark Harris scored the game’s only goal as Cardiff left Wearside with all three points, with a crowd of 37,015 present at the Stadium of Light for the Championship fixture.
But how does that compare with other clubs in England?
We’ve taken a closer look at the highest attendance figures from the top top two divisions over the weekend.
Here’s where Sunderland and clubs rank:
13. (1st) West Ham 1 Crystal Palace 2
London Stadium | Attendance: 62,451 Photo: Tom Dulat
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