Elliot Embleton and Ross Stewart scored the goals to take Alex Neil’s side to the Championship in front of approximately 50,000 Sunderland fans inside Wembley Stadium on May 21 2023.
It was an amazing day for all involved and here, we relive the celebrations through these superb photos of supporters and players celebrating the historic and much-needed play-off win.
1. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans at Wembley one year ago today as the Black Cats sealed promotion from League One to the Championship by defeating Wycombe Wanderers in the play-off final. Photo: Eddie Keogh
2. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans at Wembley one year ago today as the Black Cats sealed promotion from League One to the Championship by defeating Wycombe Wanderers in the play-off final. Photo: Justin Setterfield
3. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans at Wembley one year ago today as the Black Cats sealed promotion from League One to the Championship by defeating Wycombe Wanderers in the play-off final. Photo: Eddie Keogh
4. Sunderland fans
Sunderland fans at Wembley one year ago today as the Black Cats sealed promotion from League One to the Championship by defeating Wycombe Wanderers in the play-off final. Photo: Eddie Keogh