Frank Lampard watched on as his Coventry side conceded against Sunderland in the 120th minute to leave their play-off promotion hopes in tatters at the Stadium of Light

Dan Ballard scores a dramatic late winner against Coventry City to seal Sunderland's place in the play-off final.

Sunderland has booked a showdown with Sheffield United for a place in the Premier League. Dan Ballard bundled in a goal in stoppage time of extra time to earn Sunderland a 1-1 draw with Coventry and a 3-2 victory on aggregate in the Championship playoff semifinals.

Sunderland will face Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final after Daniel Ballard's header in the final seconds of extra time snatched a 1-1 home draw against Coventry City on Tuesday to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory.

Sunderland welcome Coventry to the Stadium of Light tonight, as they aim to defend their one goal advantage. The Black Cats are now heavy favourites to make the playoff final, as avoiding defeat is all that stands between Sunderland and Wembley.

Por STEVE DOUGLASSunderland aseguró un enfrentamiento con Sheffield United por un lugar en la Liga Premier. Dan Ballard anotó un gol en el tiempo de descuento de la prórroga para

Kevin Ball shares advice for Sunderland players ahead of the Championship play-off semi-final second leg against Coventry City.

Sunderland will face Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final after Daniel Ballard's header in the final seconds of extra time snatched a 1-1 home draw against Coventry City on Tuesday to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory.

Sunderland have begun the early mind games ahead of their Championship play-off match against Coventry tonight, with ground staff moving the advertising boards to combat the Sky Blues’ long throw-in tactics.

Sunderland are defending an unbeaten home record in the play-offs tonight as they look to book a place in the final against Sheffield United. To overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg, Coventry will have to record a first away win in six attempts.