The EFL said earlier this week that they remained in discussions with relevant stakeholders about the timing of a game which was confirmed for May 24 back in February. Sunderland booked their place in the final on Tuesday night, with United’s final place confirmed the previous evening after a comprehensive aggregate victory over Bristol City.

Chris Wilder has confirmed that he expects Femi Seriki and Ben Brereton Diaz back in his squad for the play-off final against Sunderland.

Sheffield United will channel inspiration from Newcastle United as they head to Wembley to face Sunderland in the Championship play-off final.

Sunderland are set for a special night at the Stadium of Light in their Championship play-off semi-final clash with Coventry City.

Sunderland have begun the early mind games ahead of their Championship play-off match against Coventry tonight, with ground staff moving the advertising boards to combat the Sky Blues’ long throw-in tactics.

Sunderland's 2-1 win in the first leg was their first victory against Coventry since February 2007, ending a run of 10 games without a win against the Sky Blues (D5 L5). Coventry have won two of their past five away games against Sunderland in all competitions (D3), having won just one of their first 18 visits to the Black Cats (D8 L9).

Callum O'Hare's Coventry City message ahead of Sunderland clash after highlighting Sheffield United worth

Sunderland reached the Championship play-off final in the most dramatic fashion as Dan Ballard's goal in the final seconds of extra-time sealed a 3-2 aggregate win over Coventry City.