Alex Neil’s side are just one match away from returning to the Championship after a four year absence. Standing in their way at Wembley are Wycombe Wanderers.
The League One play-off final promises to be a nerve-wracking affair with supporters hoping that some of Sunderland’s best players can stand up and be counted on the biggest stage.
The Black Cats have the second most valuable squad in the division - but what about the individual members of this squad?
How do their valuations rank alongside the very best that League One has to offer?
Well, here, using data provided by Transfermarkt, we take a look at who are the ‘most valuable’ players in League One this season.
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1. Sam Vokes - £1.35 million
Current club = Wycombe Wanderers - 2021/22 League One stats = 43 games, 16 goals, 5 assists - market value = £1.35 million Photo: Marc Atkins
2. Danny Batth - £1.35 million
Current club = Sunderland - 2021/22 League One stats = 9 games, 1 goal, 0 assists, 3 clean sheets - market value = £1.35 million Photo: Frank Reid
3. James McClean - £1.35 million
Current club = Wigan Athletic - 2021/22 League One stats = 33 games, 9 goals, 7 assists - market value = £1.35 million Photo: Jacques Feeney
4. Patrick Roberts - £1.35 million
Parent club = Manchester City - current club = Sunderland - 2021/22 League One stats = 14 games, 1 goal, 1 assist - market value = £1.35 million Photo: Michael Regan