Dan Ballard scores a dramatic late winner against Coventry City to seal Sunderland's place in the play-off final.

Sunderland have reached the Championship play-off final after a dramatic 3-2 aggregate win over Coventry City. Scorers: Ballard 120+3'; Mason-Clark 75'Ephron Mason-Clark broke the deadlock in the

Following a semi-final victory over Coventry City, Régis Le Bris’ side will face Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 24 May (KO TBC). The Club has received an allocation of 35,531 tickets in the West Stand and phase one of sales will be open to 2024-25 season ticket holders only.

Sunderland welcome Coventry to the Stadium of Light tonight, as they aim to defend their one goal advantage. The Black Cats are now heavy favourites to make the playoff final, as avoiding defeat is all that stands between Sunderland and Wembley.

Por STEVE DOUGLASSunderland aseguró un enfrentamiento con Sheffield United por un lugar en la Liga Premier. Dan Ballard anotó un gol en el tiempo de descuento de la prórroga para

Dan Ballard’s late winner secured a place at Wembley and the Championship play-off final against Sheffield United. Ephron Mason-Clark’s goal in the second half levelled the tie and was fair reward for their endeavours, with Sunderland struggling to impose themselves on the game in the normal time.

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The latest Sunderland AFC news and all-important talking points from the Championship play-off semi-final first leg against Coventry City

COVENTRY, England (AP) — Sunderland struck late to beat host Coventry 2-1 on Friday in the first leg of the Championship semifinal playoffs.

Sunderland host Coventry City on Wearside in the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final with Regis Le Bris’ side enjoying a slender 2-1 lead. And Sunderland fans welcomed the players in style, with flags, flares and huge cheers. Watch the scenes in our video.