In the early hours of May 14th, the semi-finals of the English Premier League promotion play-offs concluded with the final team advancing to the final at Wembley: Sunderland drew 1-1 with Coventry in a dramatic second leg, securing their place in the final with an aggregate score of 3-2.

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The Sunderland players' joy was overwhelming - Photo: Premier League

The match at the Stadium of Light was tense and emotional. Coventry were the sharper team and took the lead in the 76th minute through Ephron Mason-Clark. Sunderland then pressed forward, but were met with a solid defense.

It wasn't until the very last minute of extra time (120+2) that center-back Daniel Ballard became the hero with a header, keeping the home team's hopes of promotion alive.

With this result, Sunderland will face Sheffield United in the play-off final on May 24th at Wembley – a match worth hundreds of millions of pounds. Previously, Burnley and Leeds had already secured the two direct promotion spots.

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This year's play-off final pairing - Photo: Premier League

According to estimates, a ticket to the Premier League is worth at least £170 million, including amounts such as Premier League prize money, television rights, and advertising revenue.

Sheffield United are determined to return to the Premier League after just one season away, while Sunderland dream of a comeback after nearly 10 years languishing in the lower leagues. This clash promises to be dramatic, bringing an emotional Championship season to a close.

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