The Blades took a 1-0 lead in the first half thanks to Tyrese Campbell’s fine finish, and thought they had doubled their advantage when Harrison Burrows volleyed in from a corner. VAR intervened and the referee judged that Vinícius Souza had interfered with play standing in front of Anthony Patterson on the goal line.

Trains travelling from Sunderland to the capital on Friday were almost entirely sold out, as fans head south to watch Sunderland and Sheffield United meet in the 2025 English Football League (EFL) Championship play-off final on Saturday.

Sheffield United vs Sunderland LIVE!The Championship play-off final takes centre stage this afternoon as Sheffield United and Sunderland clash at Wembley Stadium. After automatic promotion earned by Leeds and Burnley respectively,

You may be more used to seeing him behind the decks at bars and clubs in Sunderland, but a city DJ is swapping his dancing shoes for footy boots.

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