Watch: Stadium of Darkness as floodlights go off during Sunderland v Hull game

The Stadium of Light was briefly plunged into darkness when the floodlights failed during today's Premier League game.

Sunderland were beating Hull City 1-0 in the second-half when the lights went off just before 4.10pm.

Lights go out at the Stadium of Light - but fans lend a hand with their phones.placeholder image
Lights go out at the Stadium of Light - but fans lend a hand with their phones.

Fans pulled out their mobile phones to try and help but the game was halted by referee Lee Mason until the lights came back on.

Play was back under way after 10 minutes.

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