Championship roundup: Sunderland grab playoff spot with win at Preston
Sunderland snatched a place in the Championship playoffs at Millwall’s expense with victory at Preston on a dramatic final day.
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Championship wrap: Sunderland snatch play-off spot
Sunderland snatched a place in the Sky Bet Championship play-offs at Millwall's expense on a dramatic final round of regular games, while Coventry also secured a top-six finish.
Championship round-up: Will Smallbone the creator as Stoke dismantle Sunderland
Will Smallbone has yet to be capped at senior level by the Republic of Ireland, but the midfielder aided his cause for international recognition with a commanding performance in Stoke's 5-1 annihilation of Sunderland in the Sky Bet Championship.
West Brom substitutes sink Sunderland as Baggies hit back to win
West Brom's substitutes came up trumps as second-half goals from Tom Rogic and Daryl Dike secured a 2-1 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Jewison Bennette late show stuns Watford and saves point for Sunderland
Sunderland substitute Jewison Bennette earned his side a 2-2 draw at Watford with an 87th-minute equaliser at Vicarage Road.
Sunderland beaten at home by Norwich with Neil absent amid Stoke interest
Josh Sargent’s fourth goal in three games sealed a 1-0 win for Norwich to pile the misery on Sunderland as their hunt for a new manager begins.
Matete starts: The predicted Sunderland XI to face Stoke on Saturday
After suffering their first defeat of the season against Sheffield United midweek, Sunderland will be hoping to get back into good form and come away from Stoke City with some points this weekend.