Sunderland handed Papa John's Trophy quarter final clash with League One rivals
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The Black Cats reached the last eight of the competition after wins over Oldham Athletic and Port Vale in the knockout stages of the competition.
And they will now face a clash against the Dons in the quarter final – with Wembley potentially just two wins away.
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Hide AdIt means Lee Johnson’s side will travel to stadium:mk twice in the space of the week, with a League One clash between the pair scheduled for February 6.
Ties will be played on the week commencing February 2/3, with the final set for March 14.
Winners of the quarter final ties will pocket £50,000 in prize money.
MK Dons have already beaten Sunderland in League One this term, as they ran out 2-1 winners at the Stadium of Light.
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Hide AdThe last meeting of the pair at stadium:mk, though, was won by the Black Cats – thanks to Lynden Gooch’s fine strike.