Sunderland will face either Port Vale or Bristol City on Sunday, March 8, and it got me thinking about some of the other classic 5th round encounters that the Black Cats have faced.
There’s been thrills and excitement in games against Arsenal, Manchester City, Everton and Norwich.
Have a look and see how many you remember.
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9. Epic in 1937
Sunderland won the FA Cup in 1937. Here are the players carrying their captain, Raich Carter following their 3-1 victory over Preston North End at Wembley. On the way to the final, Sunderland beat Swansea City 3-0. | Getty Images Photo: Topical Press Agency