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10.05.2022 / 10:49

Alex Neil hails Jack Clarke's 'quality' as Sunderland book their place in Wembley final

Alex Neil praised Jack Clarke for producing the moment of quality that delivered the injury-time goal that sent Sunderland to Wembley for the League One play-off final. The Black Cats drew 1-1 in the play-off semi-final second leg against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, which meant they went through 2-1 on aggregate.

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Sunderland strike late to reach League One play-off final

Sunderland struck late to beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 on aggregate and seal their spot in the Sky Bet League One play-off final.

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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.

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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.

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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.