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.
25. Lynden Gooch with the trophy
Lynden Gooch with the trophy at Wembley Stadium after the win. Photo: Frank Reid
26. Luke O’Nien with the trophy
Luke O’Nien with the trophy at Wembley Stadium after the win. Photo: Frank Reid
27. 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: Frank Reid
28. 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: Frank Reid