Ross Stewart’s 26th goal of the season sealed Sunderland’s win following Elliot Embleton’s first-half opener. Sunderland were dominant on what could have been a very nervy day at Wembley against Gareth Ainsworth’s Wycombe Wanderers.
With Black Cats fans packing out their allocation at Wembley, Sunderland sealed their return to the Championship for the first time in four years, ending their Wembley hoodoo in the process.
Saturday May 21, 2021 will be a day that lives long in the memory of Sunderland supporters and remarkably, it has already been a whole month since that day in the capital.
Here, we’ve got 18 of the best photos from that day to help you relive that playoff final win in all of its glory.
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9. Jump for joy
Goalkeeper Anthony Patterson celebrates his side's win Photo: Justin Setterfield
10. David Stockdale is beaten
David Stockdale can only grasp thin air as Elliot Embleton's shot rifles past him Photo: FRANK REID 2022
11. We're going up!
Sunderland players celebrate their win after a long season Photo: Martin Swinney
12. Opening stunner
Elliot Embleton gave Sunderland the lead after a blistering start to the game Photo: Martin Swinney