From controversial calls to squandered sights of goal, there was little for fans of the Black Cats to cheer about on a disappointing afternoon in Lincolnshire. Our photographer, Frank Reid, captured all the emotion from the trip to Sincil Bank – with some key shots from both on and off the field that you will only understand if you shared the agony of a rare defeat. Scroll down and click through the pages to see the photos:
1. It was all smiles before kick-off
Sunderland fans travelled to Sincil Bank full of optimism after back-to-back wins, but were left disappointed. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: FRANK REID
2. A chance goes begging
Sunderland saw plenty of the ball but failed to carve out any clear-cut opportunities in the final third. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: FRANK REID
3. Sunderland fans were loud and proud throughout
Almost 2,000 fans packed out a sold-out away end - but their enthusiasm wasn't matched on the pitch. | JPIMedia Photo: FRANK REID 2019
4. Joel Lynch looks to get on the ball
The experienced centre back couldn't replicate his fine performance last weekend on what was a tricky afternoon for Sunderland's backline. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: FRANK REID