Tommy Watson’s stunning late strike ensured Sunderland claimed a dramatic win in their Championship play-off final meeting with Sheffield United and signalled the end of the Black Cats’ eight-year absence from the Premier League.
The celebrations that were witnessed in the aftermath of the decisive goal and after the full-time whistle will live long in the memory for Black Cats supporters as they celebrated their return to the top flight of the English game.
Visits to the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are now on the agenda for supporters and players alike - but it is the long awaited return of Wear-Tyne derbies in the Premier League that have been something of a talking point since Sunderland’s Wembley triumph.
But how have the last ten meetings of the North East rivals panned out?
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9. March 2016: Newcastle United 1-1 Sunderland
Jermain Defoe fired Sunderland in front at St James Park in what was a crucial fixture in the battle against relegation. However, Aleksandar Mitrović grabbed an equaliser for the Magpies as they ended their run of derby defeats. | Getty Images
10. January 2024: Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle United
A rare FA Cup clash between the two sides as Newcastle's Premier League class told against Championship Sunderland. A Dan Ballard own goal and a brace from Alexander Isak put Eddie Howe's side into round four with a comfortable win at the Stadium of Light. | AFP via Getty Images