We’ve got plenty of photographs from in and around the stadium, including the best of the action on the pitch and some of the supporters who braved the cold to cheer on the Black Cats.
But can you spot anyone you know? Scroll down and click through the pages to see Frank Reid’s full gallery from the 3-0 win:
1. Do you recognise this pair cheering on the Lads?
Photos from Sunderland AFC 3-0 Rochdale. All photos by Frank Reid (Sunderland Echo) Photo: Frank Reid
2. Luke O'Nien mounts another forward in an all-action display
Photos from Sunderland AFC 3-0 Rochdale. All photos by Frank Reid (Sunderland Echo) Photo: Frank Reid
3. Supporters young and old came out to cheer on Sunderland
Photos from Sunderland AFC 3-0 Rochdale. All photos by Frank Reid (Sunderland Echo) Photo: Frank Reid
4. Kyle Lafferty warms-up before making another cameo from the bench
Photos from Sunderland AFC 3-0 Rochdale. All photos by Frank Reid (Sunderland Echo) Photo: Frank Reid