The Sunderland dilemmas facing Alex Neil ahead of huge Sheffield Wednesday clash
Sunderland earned an impressive 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday on Friday evening in their League One play-off semi final first leg.
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3 things we clearly learnt about Sunderland after their 1-0 win v Sheffield Wednesday
Sunderland took an enormous step towards the League One play-off final with a 1-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in their semi final first leg at the Stadium of Light.
Lynden Gooch outlines crucial factor that could prevent a Sunderland play-off failure repeat
Lynden Gooch believes Sunderland's momentum going into the play-offs will make all the difference and prevent a repeat of their past disappointments. The Black Cats will take a 1-0 lead into the second leg of their semi-final against Sheffield Wednesday on Monday, with Ross Stewart's goal handing them the advantage in last night's clash at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland have one foot in the play-off final - but Sheffield Wednesday are still alive
"All you've got to do is keep the unbeaten run going," suggested the questioner with a smile. "Yeah - sounds easy, doesn't it?" came Alex Neil's wry response.
Sheffield Wednesday fans backed to play their part as pundits deliver verdict on Sunderland tie
Clinton Morrison has backed Darren Moore to have Sheffield Wednesday's players fired up for the second leg of their League One play-off semi-final with Sunderland. The Owls have got it all to do after losing 1-0 at the Stadium of Light last night.
Darren Moore honest verdict on Sheffield Wednesday's first leg defeat to Sunderland
Darren Moore was very honest in his assessment of Sheffield Wednesday’s performance as they were beaten 1-0 by Sunderland in the play-off semi-final first leg. The singular goal – provided by Ross Stewart – didn’t fully reflect the dominance of the Black Cats in front of a record crowd.
Sunderland earn slender play-off lead over Owls
Ross Stewart's 25th goal of the season handed Sunderland a 1-0 lead to defend against Sheffield Wednesday in their quest for a place in the League One play-off final.
Alex Neil 'slightly disappointed' despite Sunderland's first leg victory over Sheffield Wednesday
Sunderland manager Alex Neil says his side are slightly ‘disappointed’ they will only take a 1-0 lead to Hillsborough on Monday. The Black Cats defeated Sheffield Wednesday in the first leg of the League One play-off semi-finals thanks to Ross Stewart’s goal on the stroke of half time.