80 new photos of brilliant Sunderland fans enjoying Wear-Tyne derby win against Newcastle United

The Wear-Tyne derby is always about more than football – and this one was lived, felt and celebrated by Sunderland supporters from start to finish.

From hours before kick-off to long after the final whistle, the Stadium of Light crackled with anticipation, noise and belief as the Black Cats claimed a memorable derby victory over Newcastle United. Red and white filled every corner of the ground, with flags, scarves and banners creating a wall of colour and sound that drove the team forward. Every tackle was cheered, every clearance roared, and when the decisive moment arrived, the release was instant and electric.

As the celebrations spilled out across the stands and concourses, the sense of pride was unmistakable. These photos, courtesy of Chris Fryatt capture the passion, emotion and joy of Sunderland fans on a derby day that will be remembered for a long time – a reminder of why this fixture, and this club, mean so much on Wearside.