Were you pictured at a Sunderland play-off semi-final? 10 retro photos of loyal fans at nail-biting matches

It’s that time of the season when the nerves are shredded and you’re living on the edge of your seat.

But there’s nothing quite like the thrill of the play-offs and Sunderland are in semi-final action against Lincoln City.

Of course, Black Cats fans are no strangers to semi final delight, and occasional agony, as these Echo archive photos show.

We have fan scenes from the play-off semi-final matches against Portsmouth, Crystal Palace, Sheffield United and Newcastle as we head back to 2019, 2004, 1998 and 1990.

Are you pictured? Take a look and re-live the atmosphere as we get ready to do it all over again.

9. A pulsating tie

Sunderland against Newcastle at Roker Park in the first leg of their play-off semi-final. Despite the grainy photo, perhaps you can spot a face in the crowd. Photo: se