Stewart Donald and Kyril Louis-Dreyfus in the stands to watch Sunderland at Burton Albion

The Black Cats headed to the Pirelli Stadium in what was the first official game of Louis-Dreyfus’ reign as chairman, after the billionaire saw his purchase of a majority share in the club approved by the EFL on Thursday.

And the 24-year-old was once again in the crowd watching Sunderland at Burton – having taken in fixtures against Shrewsbury, Doncaster and Lincoln in recent weeks.

He was joined in the stands by outgoing chairman Stewart Donald, who was spotted at a game for the first time since the draw at Northampton in January.

Donald will retain minority shares in the club as part of the deal, but Louis-Dreyfus is to be the one calling the shots.

The duo were not sat together, but were both in attendance at the League One fixture.

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