Sunderland fans stay loyal as Nottingham Forest inflict 5-0 defeat, in 100-photo gallery | OneFootball

Sunderland were beaten 5-0 by Nottingham Forest at the Stadium of Light.

According to Sunderland Echo, large numbers remained until the final whistle and sections of the ground tried to lift the players after a difficult start.

Forest seized control early and were 4-0 ahead by half-time, leaving the contest effectively settled.

The result was Sunderland’s heaviest home defeat of the season.

The setback leaves ground to make up in the final weeks, but the response in the stands showed the backing that remains.

A gallery features 100 photos of Sunderland fans from the match.

Source: Sunderland Echo