It’s a huge night for both clubs and their respective promotion ambitions.
Both have a number of injury and selection issues, with the added complication of the transfer window closing around an hour after the full-time whistle. Here’s all the team news for both sides as we have it...
9. Oliver Arblaster - out
A long-term absentee with an ACL injury. Fellow academy graduate Sydie Peck has been excellent in his absence and seems likely to start at Wembley. | Getty Images
10. Niall Huggins - major doubt
Recovering from major knee surgery and has made a return to training. Could in theory be in the squad but Sunderland will take no risks after so long on the sidelines. Photo: Frank Reid
11. Jayden Danns - out
Le Bris has confirmed that Danns won't recover in time from a back problem discovered in his medical to play this season. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
12. Rhys Norrington-Davies - out
Defender is a long-term absentee who has been ruled out for the rest of this current campaign. Photo: Catherine Ivill