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?
9. On the ball
Now here's a man who didn't need an escort - midfield hardman Kevin Ball. Photo: JPIMedia
10. Contrasting fortunes
While Sunderland soon clinched the First Division title, Bury were relegated on the final day of the 198-99 season in 22nd place. Photo: JPIMedia
11. We'll meet again?
While the pair have never since met in the league, the Black Cats have twice returned to Gigg Lane in the League Cup. Midfielder George Honeyman scored the only goal in a 1-0 away win two years ago in what could well be the sides' last ever meeting. Photo: JPIMedia