The Black Cats, then managed by Paolo Di Canio, defeated Alan Pardew’s Magpies on Tyneside in the Premier League by three goals to hand Sunderland’s survival hopes a huge boost.
The imagery of Di Canio’s celebrations and knee slide during and after Sunderland’s win remains iconic on Wearside even now, 11 years after the match between the two North East rivals took place.
Here, though, we take a look at what happened to the Sunderland squad from that day and where they are now:
13. David Vaughan
Following his time at Sunderland, David Vaughan continued his football career with several clubs including Nottingham Forest in the Championship, where he became an influential figure in the team's midfield. The Welsh international retired from playing in 2022 after a spell with Nantwich Town and is now the under-18 manager at Crewe Alexandra. Photo: Richard Heathcote
14. Mikael Mandron
29-year-old Mandron now plays as a striker for St Mirren of the Scottish Premiership. Mandron joined the Academy of Light at Sunderland from the French lower leagues in the summer of 2011 before stints at Fleetwood Town, Shrewsbury Town, Hartlepool United, Eastleigh, Wigan Athletic, Colchester United, Gillingham, Crewe Alexandra, Gillingham and Motherwell. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
15. Matt Kilgallon
After leaving Sunderland, Matt Kilgallon enjoyed a good stint with Blackburn Rovers in the Championship before stints with Bradford City, Hamilton Academical, Hyderabad and Buxton. In October 2021, Kilgallon announced his retirement from professional football. Photo: Stu Forster
16. Jordan Laidler
Jordan Laidler was most recently with Ryton & Crawcrook Albion in non-league after stints with Blyth Spartans, West Aukland, Benfield and Newton Aycliffe. Photo: Victor Fraile