Not even in Tommy Watson’s wildest dreams could he have imagined a better ending to his Sunderland career.With the last shot, possibly his very last touch, of his time at the club, the 19-year-old

Outgoing Sunderland winger Tommy Watson's stunning final contribution in a Black Cats shirt means Regis Le Bris' side will join him in the Premier League next season

After the dramatic late winner from Dan Ballard in the semi-final against Coventry City, Tommy Watson ensured his last kick as a Sunderland player in the fifth minute of stoppage time was to fire the Black Cats back into the top flight. Watson’s late winner at Wembley ahead of his summer move to Brighton added to Eliezer Mayenda’s equaliser.

Tommy Watson talks to Simon Pryde and Nick Barnes after scoring the winner in Sunderland's 2-1 win against Sheffield United in the 2025 Championship play-off final. We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Strictly necessary cookies are on by default. Additional cookies are off by default.

The Sunderland winger is a good example of Brighton's approach of patience combined with persistence in the transfer market

Liverpool aces have responded to Tommy Watson's emotional message after the Sunderland youngster fired the Black Cats to the Premier League.

SKY SPORTS were forced to apologise after Sunderland’s play-off hero Tom Watson accidentally swore live on air. Winger Watson – set for a £10million move to Brighton – sealed an