Sunderland end play-off hoodoo to secure promotion to the Championship
Sunderland are back in the Championship after four seasons away after they beat Wycombe 2-0 in the Sky Bet League One play-off final at Wembley.
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Neil must unleash 23 y/o "class act" for SAFC next season, he makes a "huge difference"- opinion
Sunderland have put themselves in a prime position to earn promotion to the Championship next season after progressing to the play-off final at Wembley against Wycombe Wanderers this month.
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.
Below-par Sunderland rescued by late own-goal to snatch crucial point against Rotherham
Sunderland are one win away from guaranteeing a play-off place after a last-minute own-goal spared them from defeat against Rotherham United. Michael Ihiekwe had headed the Millers into a first-half lead, but the centre-back put through his own net right at the death when it seemed time would run out on the Black Cats.
Sunderland vs Rotherham United team news as Alex Neil makes three changes
Alex Neil made three changes to the side that began the weekend win against Cambridge United - one of which was forced upon him by injury. Carl Winchester picked up a groin injury which saw him substituted early in the game on Saturday, and against Rotherham his place was taken by Callum Doyle.
Ross Stewart's relief at ending his goal drought as Sunderland close in on play-off place
Ross Stewart admits he is relieved to have ended his eight-game goal drought - and hopes his scoring touch has returned at the perfect time to help Sunderland reach the play-offs. Stewart went into Saturday's game against Cambridge United on the back of a barren run that stretched back to the end of February, when he scored twice in the Black Cats' 3-0 win at Wigan.
18 crosses, seven key passes: The Sunderland man who stood out in Saturday’s thrashing of Cambridge
Sunderland picked up a big win in their pursuit of a League One play-off place on Saturday afternoon, as they threashed Cambridge United 5-1 at the Stadium of Light.
Alex Neil names his standout performer from Sunderland’s 5-1 victory against Cambridge
Sunderland gave their fans something to cheer about in their final home game of the regular League One season yesterday as they beat Cambridge with a massive 5-1 victory.