Both sets of teams, and supporters, observed the minute’s silence inside the ground at Reading, before a chorus of the National Anthem ‘God Save the King’ was played out.
Players and coaching staff from both sides also wore black armbands, while flags flew at half-mast at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Click through our Sunderland fan gallery for images of the SAFC supporters observing the minute’s silence last night.
Sunderland won 3-0 thanks to a double from Patrick Roberts and a stunning Jack Clarke effort.
They travel to Watford on Saturday afternoon ahead of the upcoming international break.
The Black Cats returned to action at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, after their league game against Millwall was postponed as a mark of respect following the Queen’s passing last week.
EFL fixtures resumed on Tuesday, and Sunderland were one of many clubs to pay their respects.
1. Sunderland fans pay their respects
Players and supporters paid their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ahead of Wednesday’s Championship match between Reading and Sunderland. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Sunderland won the game 3-0
The Black Cats returned to action at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, after their league game against Millwall was postponed as a mark of respect following the Queen’s passing last week. Photo: Frank Reid
3. A moment to reflect.
EFL fixtures resumed on Tuesday, and Sunderland were one of many clubs to pay their respects. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Sunderland players and fans observe silence.
Both sets of teams, and supporters, observed the minute’s silence inside the ground at Reading, before a chorus of the National Anthem ‘God Save the King’ was played out. Photo: Frank Reid