Sunderland seal play-off final spot
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And then there were two sides still vying for the 20th and final place in next season's Premier League — Sheffield United vs Sunderland in the "richest game in sports," the Championship playoff final.
Sheffield United have been without the likes of Ollie Arblaster and Harry Souttar due to injury, though Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Ben Brereton Diaz and Femi Seriki are all now fit again, with Wilder confirming the latter pair could have made the squad for the second leg against Bristol City as he faces some tough selection decisions.
Sheffield United and Sunderland go head-to-head in a mouth-watering Championship Play-off Final on Saturday 24th May. Wembley Stadium plays host to one of the biggest football matches on the calendar, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with a place in next season’s Premier League on offer to the winner.
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Sunderland Echo on MSNSunderland vs Sheffield United at Wembley: Ticket details, VAR information plus final date and kick-off timeEverything Sunderland fans need to know on tickets, kick-off times and VAR ahead the play-off final against Sheffield United
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Either Sheffield United or Sunderland will be playing Premier League football next season after the Black Cats booked a Wembley date against the Blades later this month in the most dramatic of circumstances last night. Dan Ballard’s 122nd-minute equaliser at home to Coventry City saw them progress 3-2 on aggregate after winning the first leg 2-1.
Sunderland AFC qualified for the Premier League promotion playoff final, where they will face Sheffield United.
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Sunderland Echo on MSNSunderland vs Sheffield United Championship play-off final kick-off time details - what we know so farSunderland and Sheffield United fans are eagerly awaiting news of a kick-off time for the Wembley final on May 24
Sunderland are set for a special night at the Stadium of Light in their Championship play-off semi-final clash with Coventry City.