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:
But what happened to the Sunderland squad that last won at Wembley in the Papa John’s Trophy final last year?
5. CB: Luke O'Nien
Luke O'Nien started in defence against Tranmere and is still at Sunderland now under Alex Neil having penned fresh terms last summer.
Photo: Nathan Stirk
6. CM: Grant Leadbitter
Grant Leadbitter has now retired from playing football.
Photo: Stu Forster
7. CM: Josh Scowen
Josh Scowen is now with Wycombe Wanderers and could play against Sunderland in the League One play-off final at Wembley on May 21.
Photo: Pete Norton
8. AM: Chris Maguire
Chris Maguire now plays for Lincoln City and returned to Sunderland to score a hat-trick at the Stadium of Light earlier this season.
Photo: Stu Forster