Sunderland's Stadium of Light will host the final of the Durham Challenge Cup at the end of the month - with the Black Cats hoping their U23 side can end a 12-year wait to lift the trophy.
Sunderland will face National League North side Spennymoor Town in the final, which will take place on Tuesday, March 31 (7.45pm kick-off).
The Challenge Cup final returned to the Stadium of Light last season, when Shildon beat South Shields in the final, after an 11-year hiatus.
Prior to last season, it was last played at the Stadium of Light in 2008, which was the last time Sunderland's reserves - who then featured academy graduate Jordan Henderson - won the competition with goals from Billy Dennehy and David Dowson giving them a 2-0 win over Gateshead.
Durham County FA chief executive John Topping said: "The Durham County FA partnership with our senior club, Sunderland AFC, has worked really well over the past 12 months, with both organisations helping each other provide development and opportunities to many.
"We are excited by the opportunities that lie ahead for football in our county as we work together more and more closely.
"We are absolutely delighted that Sunderland AFC has agreed to host the final once again.
"This further endorses the clubs’ commitment to grassroots football and the wider community.
"To play at such an iconic venue is the dream of all players outside of the Professional game and is a massive boost for the County FA and the competition.
"This gesture is further proof that our senior club is committed to working in partnership with the County FA.
"In turn, we recognise the benefits to football in the county from us helping Sunderland AFC be successful in its attempts to reach as wide an audience as possible for watching league football.
Sunderland academy manager Paul Reid added: "The role of the County FA is vital is the growing and enhancing football within our region, at every level.
"We are hugely appreciative of the support they offer us as a club and of the hard work of John and his team.
"We are delighted to be hosting the final at the Stadium of Light again, which will be made all the more special by the fact that our under 23 side will be involved."
Ticket details for the final have yet to be announced.
