Thousands of Sunderland fans at Wembley and Stack Seaburn are cheering on Regis Le Bris' side against Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final. (Image: STUART BOULTON & PA)
Thousands of Sunderland fans at Wembley and Stack Seaburn are cheering on Regis Le Bris' side against Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final. (Image: STUART BOULTON & PA)
The next 90 minutes could see Sunderland secure a return to the Premier League for the first time in eight years.
In Wembley and on Wearside, crowds of fans are gathered for what is sure to be a nail-biting game as Regis Le Bris hopes to direct his side to top flight football once again.
At Stack in Sunderland, fans have been in fine voice with the drinks flowing already. The crowd giving a rousing rendition of Can’t Help Falling in Love.
They’re hopeful of a Sunderland victory, but can’t hide their nerves, with some fans already feeling sick.
Meanwhile at Wembley, fans have been waving their red and white flags as the game got underway.
After the Sunderland team was announced over the PA system at Wembley a couple of versus of Wise Men Say were also played. It made for quite a moment with the Sunderland fans breaking into voice.
See our pre-kick-off pictures here. Can you see yourself or anyone you know in the crowds?
This Sunderland fan is hoping to still be all smiles and thumbs up after the game.
This Sunderland fan is hoping to still be all smiles and thumbs up after the game. (Image: STUART BOULTON)
The crowds at Stack Seaburn praying for a good result.
The crowds at Stack Seaburn praying for a good result. (Image: STUART BOULTON)
Jamie-Leigh and Rhiannon are predicting a 2-1 win for Sunderland with Mayenda or Mundle to score and a Luke O'Nien header.
Jamie-Leigh and Rhiannon are predicting a 2-1 win for Sunderland with Mayenda or Mundle to score and a Luke O'Nien header.
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It's a sea of red and white at Stack.
It's a sea of red and white at Stack. (Image: STUART BOULTON)
Sunderland could be a Premier League side in 90 minutes for the first time in this little lad's life.
Sunderland could be a Premier League side in 90 minutes for the first time in this little lad's life.
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Fans pose under the arch of Wembley Stadium.
Fans pose under the arch of Wembley Stadium. (Image: PA)
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The crowd at Stack as the game gets underway.
The crowd at Stack as the game gets underway. (Image: STUART BOULTON)
They may be dressed as jesters, but this pair will be wanting to avoid a joke performance on the pitch.
They may be dressed as jesters, but this pair will be wanting to avoid a joke performance on the pitch.
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The fans at Wembley have all been waving their red and white flags.
The fans at Wembley have all been waving their red and white flags. (Image: PA)
There could be some sore throats in 90 minutes time.
There could be some sore throats in 90 minutes time. (Image: PA)
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The Sunderland fans at Wembley wave their flags as the teams come out onto the pitch. (Image: PA)
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An impressive display at Wembley.
An impressive display at Wembley. (Image: PA)