The 68 brilliant photos of Sunderland fans as 42,276 watch superb Sheffield United win at Stadium of Light - gallery

Sunderland started the new year with a vital win over promotion rivals Sheffield United at the Stadium of Light.

Strikes from Eliezer Mayenda and Wilson Isidor either side of Luke O’Nien’s own goal proved the difference, after Anthony Patterson had saved a penalty from Kieffer Moore.

Here, though, we take a look at the best photos of Sunderland fans throughout the game against Sheffield United at the Stadium of Light: