Swindon won 1-0, with an Alan McLoughlin goal taking a terrible deflection off Gary Bennett. However, the winners were later demoted after being found guilty of financial irregularities which resulted in Sunderland gaining an unlikely promotion.
But whatever happened to Denis Smith’s Sunderland squad from that day? We take a look. Simply scroll down and click through the pages.
5. GARY BENNETT
Now a regular as a co-commentator for Sunderland games for BBC Radio Newcastle with Nick Barnes. | JPIMedia Photo: © EMPICS Sport
6. GARY OWERS
In September 2018, a poor start to Torquay's following season saw manager Gary Owers step down from his role one day shy of a year in charge. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. PAUL BRACEWELL
In 2013, Paul Bracewell was appointed as development for the Sunderland Under 21s and 18s and helped with the transition between the two. Two years later, after assisting Dick Advocaat, he was appointed first team coach at Sunderland, and shortly afterwards was promoted to the role of Assistant Manager. He left his role with Sunderland in 2017. | Getty Images Photo: Anton Want
8. GORDON ARMSTRONG
Gordon Armstrong now works as a football agent, and has amongst the players he manages a number of current and former players. | JPIMedia Photo: Getty Images