Sunderland supporters once again made themselves heard on the road as 7,732 Black Cats packed into Hill Dickinson Stadium for a dramatic FA Cup tie to remember. From long before kick-off through to the final, nerve-shredding moments, the away end provided a constant wall of noise, backing Régis Le Bris’ side through extra time and into a penalty shootout that will live long in the memory.
Robin Roefs’ stunning shootout heroics, saving three Everton penalties, sparked wild celebrations in red and white, with limbs everywhere as Sunderland sealed progression. This gallery captures the best of it – the flags, the celebrations, the tension and the sheer emotion etched across faces throughout the evening.
From the build-up to the final whistle and beyond, here are the Sunderland fans who turned Hill Dickinson Stadium into a home from home and played their part in a memorable cup clash against Everton. Photos by Chris Fryatt.
1. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
2. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
3. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
4. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt. | Sunderland fans in action at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton in the FA Cup. Photo by Chris Fryatt.