While the Black Cats were set to play away today, their home ground is usually a hive of activity.
But today it was empty as local residents and football fans stay at home after the government’s latest guidance to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19.
Scroll down and click through the pages to see the eerie photos that show a deserted Stadium of Light:
5. There's usually a sea of red and white supporters at 3pm on a Saturday
Photo by Frank Reid (Sunderland Echo) | JPIMedia Photo: Frank Reid
6. There's not much traffic over the Wearmouth Bridge
Photo by Frank Reid (Sunderland Echo) | JPIMedia Photo: Frank Reid
7. There won't be queues for programmes for a number of weeks
Photo by Frank Reid (Sunderland Echo) | JPIMedia Photo: Frank Reid
8. There isn't a single supporter in sight
Photo by Frank Reid (Sunderland Echo) | JPIMedia Photo: Frank Reid
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