Lee Johnson’s side were once again backed by a strong away following at the University of Bolton Stadium, as around 5,000 fans travelled to the North West.
While they remain third in the League One table, this wasn’t the first time Sunderland have been thrashed away from home this season – following 4-0 and 5-1 defeats at Portsmouth and Rotherham respectively.
While emotions were running high among supporters after the match, the Black Cats will now have a week to prepare for a home game against Doncaster Rovers.
Here, we take a look at the best pictures of fans at the University of Bolton Stadium:
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1. Reacting to the loss
An awful day in Bolton as Sunderland shipped six goals against Bolton. Photo: Frank Reid
2. One to forget
The away end at the University of Bolton Stadium as Sunderland suffer a huge defeat. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Let down!
Two Sunderland fans take in a crushing defeat in League One. Photo: Frank Reid