Jon McLaughlin, Duncan Watmore and Chris Maguire all featured for the Black Cats, but couldn’t prevent a 2-1 defeat.
Here, we’ve compiled the best fan photos from the Stadium of Light defeat – can you spot yourself or a friend amongst the 7,649 Mackem crowd?
Scroll down and click through the pages to view the pictures.
1. Chris Maguire's free-kick wasn't enough for Sunderland
Photo by Frank Reid. Photo: Frank Reid
2. A young fan enjoys the game despite defeat
Photo by Frank Reid. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Sunderland reached the final of this competition last season
Photo by Frank Reid. Photo: Frank Reid
4. It was a cold night at the Stadium of Light
Photo by Frank Reid. Photo: Frank Reid