The Black Cats reached the League One play-off final after getting past Sheffield Wednesday on Monday night after Patrick Roberts scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to put Wearsiders 2-1 ahead on aggregate.
It came after Wednesday striker Lee Gregory levelled the score, and the match looked set to go to extra-time before Roberts’ late finish.
But what happened to the Sunderland squad that last won at Wembley in the Papa John’s Trophy final last year?
Here, we take a look:
1. GK: Lee Burge
Lee Burge is still at Sunderland but the goalkeeper is out of contract this summer. Photo: GLYN KIRK
2. RB: Max Power
Max Power joined Wigan Athletic at the end of last season and won promotion to the Championship with the Latics. Photo: Stu Forster
3. LB: Callum McFadzean
He now plays National League side Wrexham under former Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson. Photo: Harry Trump
4. CB: Tom Flanagan
The centre-half started the season at Sunderland but was sold to Shrewsbury Town in January. Photo: Stu Forster