Tony Mowbray’s side fell a goal behind just before half-time when former Sunderland player Charlie Wyke converted from inside the penalty area.
Mowbray made a tactical change at the break, as Amad came off the bench, and the hosts posed more of an attacking threat.
Elliot Embleton drew the Black Cats level in the 54th minute, before Dennis Cirkin scored the winner 18 minutes from time.
Here, we take a look at the best fan photos throughout the day:
1. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats defeat Wigan Athletic 2-1 in the Championship. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats defeat Wigan Athletic 2-1 in the Championship. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats defeat Wigan Athletic 2-1 in the Championship. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans in action at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats defeat Wigan Athletic 2-1 in the Championship. Photo: Frank Reid