Sunderland now finds itself in League One following their defeat in the play-offs, the dream of promotion to the EFL Championship receding with each passing season.

Following a fifth-place finish in League One, the club has secured a place in the play-offs. Their next challenge will be a demanding semi-final against Sheffield Wednesday.

A sense of nostalgia settles over the fanbase and the players as they recall the club’s most celebrated moments. With the decisive final against Wycombe on the horizon, Sunderland faces a crucial test of its current strength and resolve.