Sunderland at Wembley: 'It's like the whole of Wearside is here' - magical scenes in Trafalgar Square ahead of Checkatrade Trophy

By Richard Mennear
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 30th Mar 2019, 21:13 GMT

Sunderland fans have created a magical atmosphere in London tonight as they await the Checkatrade Trophy final.

Tens of thousands of supporters descended on Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square to celebrate ahead of the big game. You can see pictures from Covent Garden here.

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There were amazing scenes in London tonight ahead of the cup final tomorrowplaceholder image
There were amazing scenes in London tonight ahead of the cup final tomorrow
The first fans set off from Sunderland early this morning.placeholder image
The first fans set off from Sunderland early this morning.
Supporters hit Covent Garden before heading to Trafalgar Squareplaceholder image
Supporters hit Covent Garden before heading to Trafalgar Square
There was an amazing atmosphere with flares burning bright.placeholder image
There was an amazing atmosphere with flares burning bright.
After pouring off trains and getting checked into their hotels, they were back out onto the streets of the capital.placeholder image
After pouring off trains and getting checked into their hotels, they were back out onto the streets of the capital.
Metropolitan police sent a friendly message to fans saying they had been expecting them.placeholder image
Metropolitan police sent a friendly message to fans saying they had been expecting them.
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