Terriers defender Matty Pearson scored the game’s only goal after Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson parried Jack Rudoni’s effort following a short free-kick. The visitors then struggled to create many clear-cut chances during a frustrating night for Michael Beale’s side.
Here, we take a look at the best photos of fans courtesy of our snapper Frank Reid:
![Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjZlMDljZjMwLTI4MGMtNGJmYy1iMGFlLTM4NTdmMjAyMTJjNzpmZTliYTlmNC1jZDliLTQzYWUtOWFhYS1mOGQzZjBjYTU3ZjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
9. Sunderland fans
Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action.Photo: Frank Reid
![Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjVlNzIyN2Y2LWE1YjEtNGM3OS05NTA0LWUzMjU3NTY4NDFkMTphMThkMGQxYS1jMjBlLTQ5YzgtYWY5OC1hYzVlZGU0ZTI3ZjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
10. Sunderland fans
Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action.Photo: Frank Reid
![Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjljNjUyMGU5LWNmMmMtNDMxMi1hZWRmLTE4MGE2ZWJlMGNhMDphY2QxYzU1ZS03YzBkLTRjNWMtYTM2Yy00ZTQ2N2U4ODYwM2U=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
11. Sunderland fans
Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action.Photo: Frank Reid
![Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmJmNDc3MjdiLTkzYmYtNDMyNy05ZTA1LTlmNDdhNGUyNWI2Njo4NjYxOWEzYy05NTBhLTQ3Y2QtYWViMi03Y2I0YjgyNTIxYjA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
12. Sunderland fans
Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium – and our cameras were in attendance to capture the action.Photo: Frank Reid