65 more photos of Sunderland fans keeping the faith against Nottingham Forest despite 5-0 loss – gallery

Sunderland were beaten 5-0 by Nottingham Forest at the Stadium of Light, but the response from the stands again told its own story. Despite a difficult night on the pitch, many supporters stayed until the final whistle, continuing to back Régis Le Bris’ side even as the result slipped away.

Forest led 4-0 at the break and added a fifth late on, leaving Sunderland with work to do heading into the final weeks of the Premier League season. Yet there were still efforts from sections of the crowd to lift the players, with applause and encouragement evident throughout the second half.

It follows a similar pattern seen throughout the campaign, with supporters sticking with the team during challenging moments. Here are 65 more photos from the Stadium of Light, capturing Sunderland fans maintaining their support despite the heavy defeat.