Goals from Ross Stewart and Charlie Wyke put the Black Cats 2-0 ahead at the break.
That meant the aggregate score was level at 2-2 but a disappointing second half saw Lincoln City through.
But Sunderland were backed by 10,000 fans at the Stadium of Light this afternoon for the first time in 18 months.
Here, we take a look at the best pictures of Sunderland fans as they made their long-awaited return:
But Sunderland were backed by 10,000 fans at the Stadium of Light this afternoon for the first time in 18 months.
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