65 more photos of Sunderland fans backing the team after 5-0 Nottingham Forest defeat, gallery | OneFootball

Sunderland fans kept faith at the Stadium of Light as Nottingham Forest won 5-0, a heavy night that still drew backing for Régis Le Bris’ side. This gallery features 65 more images of that support.

Forest were four up by half-time, then struck a late fifth. According to Sunderland Echo, many home fans stayed to the end, urging the team on despite the scoreline.

Sections of the crowd tried to lift the players during the second half, with encouragement carrying across the ground.

The backing mirrored a pattern seen this season, with supporters sticking by the team during difficult spells. The night left Sunderland with work to do in the final weeks of the Premier League season.

The gallery captures scenes from around the Stadium of Light, highlighting loyalty set against a difficult result.

Source: Sunderland Echo