Nine pictures of Sunderland fans heading to Wembley for the 1973 FA Cup final

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Published 3rd May 2023, 10:17 GMT

Updated 3rd May 2023, 10:17 GMT

You left Sunderland in your thousands on May 5, 1973.

A big day awaited and SAFC fans were determined to make the most of it.

They had scarves, home-made banners, hats, Sunderland-themed bags, rattles and anything else they could get their hands on in red and white.

And most of all they had high hopes that the Lads were going to win the FA Cup Final.

Here are 11 Echo archive photos of supporters at the start of that famous day.

Fans of all ages supported Sunderland at Wembley in 1973. Photo: SE

The town was a sea of red and white on May 5, 1973. Photo: Sunderland Echo

This fan was determined to support Sunderland in style. Photo: Sunderland Echo

Matching outfits for these happy fans. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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