Overview
- Sunderland defeated Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium to earn promotion to the Premier League.
- Tyrese Campbell gave Sheffield United the lead with a counter-attack goal in the first half, which they dominated.
- Eliezer Mayenda equalised for Sunderland in the 76th minute with a clinical finish set up by Patrick Roberts.
- Substitute Tom Watson scored the decisive goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, securing Sunderland's promotion after eight years away.
- The victory brings an estimated £220 million financial boost to Sunderland, marking a major turning point for the club and its supporters.