Overview
- Sunderland and Sheffield United will face off at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, with the winner earning promotion to the Premier League for the 2025/26 season.
- Sunderland reached the final after a dramatic extra-time victory over Coventry City, sealed by Dan Ballard’s last-minute header.
- Sheffield United advanced with a commanding 6-0 aggregate win over Bristol City, finishing 14 points ahead of Sunderland in the regular season.
- Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris emphasized the emotional bond between the team and fans, calling the semi-final win a 'movie-like' moment.
- Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman highlighted Sunderland forward Eliezer Mayenda as a key player Sheffield United must contain in the final.