Phil Bardsley's powerful free-kick gave Sunderland an early lead but after Tim Cahill headed the home side level it was a tale of almost unbroken pressure from David Moyes's men in this sixth-round tie.
Unfortunately, Everton were victorious in the reply at the Stadium of Light. But where did that Sunderland team end up? Here, we take a look!
1. Simon Mignolet
The goalkeeper signed a five-year contract with Belgian side Club Brugge from Liverpool, for a reported fee of £6.4 million. Photo: Stu Forster
2. Phil Bardsley
The right-back is still turning out for Sean Dyche's Burnley in the Premier League. Photo: Alex Livesey
3. John O’Shea
After retirement as a player with the Championship club in July 2019, O'Shea joined the backroom team at Reading as a first-team coach. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane
4. Wayne Bridge
In 2014, Bridge was released by Reading after 12 games in his only season for the club, subsequently retiring from professional football. Photo: Laurence Griffiths