Sunderland and Coventry City yesterday shattered the record for the highest combined attendance across a two-legged Championship semi-final - bedlam greeting the final whistle at the Stadium of Light

Barnes added: "He was immense on Friday night at Coventry City. Suddenly from nowhere Sunderland have dug this out tonight and Dan Ballard has written his name in Sunderland folklore."

Sunderland’s players went wild after booking their play-off final spot, but a little too wild according to one club legend. The Black Cats will face Sheffield United at Wembley for a place in the

Sunderland AFC qualified for the Premier League promotion playoff final, where they will face Sheffield United.

Sunderland secured their place at Wembley with one of the most dramatic goals in the history of the Stadium of Light

Frank Lampard pushed away a Sunderland fan who tried to take a selfie with him moments after his Coventry team lost in the Championship play-off semi-final. Dan Ballard’s goal in the final

The Black Cats reached the Championship play-off final after Dan Ballard's last-gasp header in extra time decided their semi-final tie against Coventry City

Mundle’s presence seemingly made a notable difference to Sunderland’s fortunes too, with Regis Le Bris’ side able to work their way up the pitch more effectively after having absorbed an awful lot of pressure from their visitors.