Sunderland promoted to Premier League
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Sheffield United couldn't have had an easier time in the semifinals of the promotion playoffs as Chris Wilder's side beat Bristol City 3-0 in both legs. Sunderland, on the other hand, needed every single second of the 210 minutes of regular and extra time to see off Frank Lampard and Haji Wright's Coventry City.
The 2025-26 season will feature two Bellingham players playing in Europe’s top flight with the promotion of Jobe Bellingham and Sunderland to the Premier League
It was a fifth consecutive defeat in an EFL Championship play-off final for Sheffield United. No side has appeared in more without ever earning promotion
BBC Sport looks at the omens that might be in Sheffield United's favour as they look to end their wretched play-off record against Sunderland on Saturday.