Overview

• Luke O'Nien dislocated his shoulder in the second minute of the Championship play-off final after an aerial duel with Kieffer Moore.
• On-field medics administered oxygen and successfully relocated his shoulder before O'Nien exited the pitch under his own power.
• Chris Mepham was substituted in to replace O'Nien, marking a significant shift in Sunderland's defensive setup.
• Shortly after the substitution, Sheffield United opened the scoring with Tyrese Campbell netting a goal off Gustavo Hamer's assist.
• The Championship play-off final determines promotion to the Premier League, amplifying the impact of O'Nien's early exit on Sunderland's strategy.