Wembley

Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri prior to the the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End at Hillsborough

Championship chairman posts explosive statement regarding ex-manager James Copley

Lee Cattermole spent the majority of his career at Sunderland. (Getty Images)

Sunderland favourite Cattermole held talks over coaching role James Copley

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour UK: Disabled fans struggle to get tickets Beth Franklin

Bailey Wright reveals his SAFC highlights and memorable moments Joe Nicholson

Winchester recalls last season’s injury as he looks for new club Joe Nicholson

A fan was arrested at Wembley yesterday for wearing an offensive Hillsborough shirt

Man arrested at FA Cup final for offensive Hillsborough shirt Rebecca Braybrook

Speakman discusses SAFC’s progress and praises Mowbray’s work

Mendonca recalls 1998 play-off final and wanting to sign for SAFC Joe Nicholson

Gateshead captain Greg Olley (photo Jack McGraghan)

Greg Olley wants Gateshead to push on after FA Trophy Final defeat Mark Carruthers

Mike Williamson ahead of Gateshead’s FA Trophy Final with FC Halifax Town (photo Jack McGraghan)

Mike Williamson ‘immensely proud’ of Gateshead despite Wembley defeat Mark Carruthers

Depleted Gateshead fall to FC Halifax Town in FA Trophy Final Mark Carruthers

Sunderland fans at Wembley one year ago today as the Black Cats sealed promotion from League One to the Championship by defeating Wycombe Wanderers in the play-off final.

34 photos of Sunderland fans at Wembley one year on from play-off final win James Copley

Gateshead manager Mike Williamson (photo Charles Waugh)

Former Newcastle star ready for first Wembley visit with Gateshead Mark Carruthers

Gateshead celebrate their third goal in the FA Trophy semi-final win against Barnet (photo Charles Waugh)

One last push needed as Gateshead return to their sliding doors moment Mark Carruthers

Gateshead goalkeeper James Montgomery (photo Charlie Waugh)

Gateshead star aims to follow in Sunderland FA Cup legend’s footsteps Mark Carruthers

Supercomputer predicts Luton v Sunderland as Wembley awaits the winner

Town striker Elijah Adebayo looks to get forward against Sunderland

Ex-Everton star’s ‘more pressure’ claim ahead of Luton v Sunderland Mark Carruthers

Gateshead defender Louis Storey (photo Charlie Waugh)

Gateshead defender wants to reward supporters with FA Trophy Final win Mark Carruthers

Sunderland vs Luton Town

Sunderland’s Championship play-off chances rated by supercomputer Mark Carruthers

Play-off semi-finals preview Joe Nicholson

EFL confirm VAR play-off plans Joe Nicholson

Comments from Dave Watson's wife Penny led to a barrage of criticism of SAFC on social media.

Sunderland AFC reacts to criticism Tony Gillan

Sunderland’s stunning average away attendances compared to rivals Ben McKenna

Sunderland star reveals toilet phone call leading to 2018 transfer James Copley

James Hedley's family links to SAFC have come full circle

The Sunderland family who once stored the 1973 FA Cup under their bed Katy Wheeler

On their way to history. See if you can spot a familiar face.

Nine pictures of Sunderland fans heading to Wembley for the 1973 FA Cup final Chris Cordner

Tell us if you were there. Email chris.cordner@nationalworld.com

10 pictures of Sunderland fans inside Wembley at the 1973 FA Cup Final Chris Cordner

Fifty years on, Bobby Kerr talks about the day he lifted the FA Cup.

Bobby re-lives the day he lifted the Cup

Luke O'Nien of Sunderland celebrates with the Sky Bet League One play-off trophy following victory against Wycombe Wanderers.

Sunderland star ‘could have cried’ before play-off final against Wycombe James Copley

Echo writer Tony Gillan pictured with big sister Jennifer Gillan (now Bainbridge) in 1973. Tony had successfully pulled up one sock.

FA Cup at Little Sisters 1973 Tony Gillan

Bob Stokoe's managerial talents led Sunderland to glory in 1973. Here's a taster of the man in action.

Nine pictures of Bob Stokoe during Sunderland's 1973 FA Cup run Chris Cordner

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images).

SAFC release accounts and reveal big rise in turnover but overall loss of £5.1m Richard Mennear

The excitement was reaching fever pitch as Sunderland prepared for FA Cup Final day.

1973 in numbers – how Wearside prepared for Wembley Chris Cordner

Devoted Sunderland fan Steve Boyle and his wife Lorena.

The Sunderland fan who had his love for SAFC written into his wedding vows Chris Cordner

The mass exodus of Sunderland fans in 1973.

On their way to Wembley in a red and white invasion Chris Cordner

Sunderland star Vic Halom will be a special guest tomorrow night at a celebration of the SAFC achievements of 1973.

1973 re-lived at theatre Chris Cordner

Roman Kemp will be one of the hosts for Capital’s Summertime Ball

How to get tickets for Capital’s Summertime Ball 2023 Chelsie Sewell

Sunderland remain in contention for an unlikely play-off berth

EFL confirm the play-off schedule as SAFC maintain their unlikely bid Phil Smith

Incredible scenes as fans wait to hopefully grab a ticket for the 1973 FA Cup Final.

The huge queues when Sunderland fans stood trying to get FA Cup Final tickets Chris Cordner

The story of 1973 in Sunderland Echo headlines from 50 years ago.

11 Echo headlines from the 1973 FA Cup run Chris Cordner

How many of these 1992 scenes do you remember.

11 reminders of 1992 in Sunderland Chris Cordner

A flashback to Sunderland's supermarket, petrol station, shop and nightclub prices 50 years agp.

This is what you paid for shopping, nights out and cars in 1973 Chris Cordner

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Roy Keane looks on prior to the Carabao Cup Semi Final 1st Leg match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at City Ground on January 25, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Roy Keane teases managerial return after failed Sunderland talks James Copley