Tony Mowbray’s side were denied a penalty in the first half when Patrick Roberts was brought down and instead booked for diving.
The visitors dominated the second half but couldn’t make a breakthrough, before Matthew Pennington opened the scoring for the hosts from a corner.
Here, though, we take a look at the best photos of fans throughout the FA Cup tie courtesy of our snapper Frank Reid.
1. Sunderland fans
Sunderland reached the fourth round of the FA Cup after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Shrewsbury with goals from Ross Stewart and Luke O'Nien in stoppage time. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Sunderland fans
Sunderland reached the fourth round of the FA Cup after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Shrewsbury with goals from Ross Stewart and Luke O'Nien in stoppage time. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Sunderland fans
Sunderland reached the fourth round of the FA Cup after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Shrewsbury with goals from Ross Stewart and Luke O'Nien in stoppage time. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Sunderland fans
Sunderland reached the fourth round of the FA Cup after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Shrewsbury with goals from Ross Stewart and Luke O'Nien in stoppage time. Photo: Frank Reid