NERVES are fraught and excitement is rising across the North East (and elsewhere) as thousands of fans are making their way to Wembley Stadium for a high-tension play-off with Wycombe Wanderers.
We’ve pulled together a gallery of the best pics as Sunderland fans across the UK – and across the world – make their way to the League One play-off clash.
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The Black Cats take on the Chairboys for a place in the Championship next season after a four year stint in League One.
Fans took to Trafalgar Square last night to paint the capital red and white and, as is tradition, Black Cats supporters were there long into the night as the excitement built.
One Sunderland fan went above and beyond to make sure he was at Wembley Stadium today after travelling more than 9,000 miles from Australia to cheer on his beloved team.
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We’ve pulled together some of the best pictures so far as Sunderland fans across the nation make their way to Wembley:
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