The Lancashire club, expelled from the English Football League on Tuesday, also hosted the Black Cats on a memorable night in 1999 when Peter Reid's visitors clinched promotion back to the top flight with a resounding 5-2 victory. Here we recall the pair's last league meeting so far. Will it remain that way?
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Sunderland fans watching the Bury match on TV back at the Stadium of Light celebrate promotion. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia
. Background
Sunderland travelled to Bury on April 13, 1999, as runaway leaders of the former Football League First Division. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia
. Promotion decider
Victory would ensure promotion back to the Premier League after a two-season absence. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia
. Four-midable Super Kev
Peter Reid's team duly obliged with four goals from striker Kevin Phillips in a 5-2 win. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia
. Mighty Quinn
Strike partner Niall Quinn also notched when he gave Sunderland a 2-1 lead from close range. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia
1. Background
Sunderland travelled to Bury on April 13, 1999, as runaway leaders of the former Football League First Division. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia
2. Promotion decider
Victory would ensure promotion back to the Premier League after a two-season absence. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia
3. Four-midable Super Kev
Peter Reid's team duly obliged with four goals from striker Kevin Phillips in a 5-2 win. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia
4. Mighty Quinn
Strike partner Niall Quinn also notched when he gave Sunderland a 2-1 lead from close range. | JPIMedia Photo: JPIMedia