Sunderland fans take over Trafalgar Square with over 40,000 supporters set to be at Wembley

Thousands of Sunderland fans have arrived in London ahead of Saturday’s League One play-off final. 

Sunderland are taking on Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley as they look to earn promotion to the Championship. 

Many of the Sunderland supporters have been congregating in Trafalgar Square, as they did for the League Cup final in 2014 and for the EFL Trophy final and the League One play-off final in 2019.

Fans were also seen in Covent Garden, with excitement building ahead of the game.

Over 40,000 Sunderland fans are expected to attend the fixture, with the Black Cats aiming to go up to the second tier after four seasons in League One.

The fans chanted ‘I’m Sunderland ’til I die’ and lit red flares as they showed their support for their side ahead of the huge game.

Supporters congregated in Trafalgar Square ahead of the game against Wycombe

Over 40,000 Sunderland fans are expected to be in attendance for the game at Wembley

Alex Neil’s side reached the play-off final after overcoming Sheffield Wednesday in the semi-finals. 

Sunderland have endured much frustration at Wembley in the past – they lost eight games in succession at the famous venue before defeating Lincoln City on penalties in the Papa John’s Trophy final in 2021. However, due to Covid regulations supporters were not able to attend that fixture. 

Neil, who took over as Sunderland boss in February, will hope that his team’s excellent support will help them to prevail at Wembley.