Swindon won 1-0, with an Alan McLoughlin goal taking a terrible deflection off Gary Bennett. However, the winners were later demoted after being found guilty of financial irregularities which resulted in Sunderland gaining an unlikely promotion.
But whatever happened to Denis Smith’s Sunderland squad from that day? We take a look. Simply scroll down and click through the pages.
17. Getting ready for the match!
Recognise anybody in this photograph from 1990? Photo: Sunderland Echo
18. That's some outfit!
Sunderland supporter Gary Lamb is pictured in fancy dress at Wembley Stadium of the 1990 play-off final against Swindon Town. Photo: Sunderland Echo
19. Loud and proud!
A picture of Sunderland fans on the terraces at Wembley Stadium. Photo: Sunderland Echo
20. The teams line up
Sunderland line up at Wembley Stadium before taking on Swindon Town. Photo: Sunderland Echo