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.
9. A long journey ahead
They poured into Sunderland station all night. Next stop Wembley. Photo: Sunderland Echo
10. Over to you
We would love your recollections of that famous day. Email [email protected] Photo: se
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