Alex Neil’s men had a 1-0 lead coming into the clash at Hillsborough from the first leg but Sheffield Wednesday went a goal up during the second game, which levelled the scores on aggregate.
In the dying embers, however, Jack Clarke skipped down the left hand side to set-up Patrick Roberts, who stabbed home the goal to take Sunderland to Wembley for the final against Wycombe Wanderers.
But where are that Sunderland team now two years on from that memorable moment? Here, we take a look:
1. Anthony Patterson
Homegrown goalkeeper Anthony Patterson remains at Sunderland and played in all but one of the Black Cats' league games during the 2023-24 campaign. Photo: Ian Horrocks
2. Bailey Wright
Bailey Wright now plays for Singapore Premier League club Lion City Sailors. Photo: Quinn Rooney
3. Danny Batth
The central defender joined Norwich City last summer but only played 16 times in the Championship during the 2023-24 season. Photo: Richard Heathcote
4. Dennis Cirkin
The left-back remains at Sunderland but endured a disappointing 2023-24 due to several injuries. | Getty Images