Former Black Cats boss Poyet, who led Sunderland out at Wembley in their Capital One Cup final defeat against Manchester City in 2014, insisted his old club are ‘in a better position’ following their semi-final win against Coventry - but believes the Blades will secure promotion into the Premier League later today.

The Wearsiders have worked towards self-sustainability and, under Regis Le Bris, have thrived with the youngest squad in the Championship

Sunderland anotó en las postrimerías del encuentro para vencer el viernes 2-1 al anfitrión Coventry en el partido de ida de las semifinales de los

One pundit has been blown away by the atmosphere Sunderland fans have created ahead of the Championship play-off final.

Coventry City old boy news from CoventryLive as former Sky Blues favourite prepares to face Sunderland in the Championship play-off final at Wembley

Sunderland are one game away from ending their eight-year absence from the Premier League but will have to upset the odds to beat Sheffield United in Saturday's Championship promotion playoff final at Wembley.

The Sunderland fans were incredible in the semi finals, not just in terms of the noise they produced but in sticking with the team in the spells where Coventry City got on top and applied some pressure. It's certainly a very united club right now and that obviously can only be a benefit.

The Black Cats face Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final, often dubbed the richest game in football, at London’s Wembley Stadium in the early hours of Sunday morning Australian time with the prize of promotion to the Premier League on the line.