Romaine Mundle saw his extra-time shot cleared off the line by fellow substitute Josh Eccles, but as Sunderland made their ...

Chris Wilder actually possesses his own Daniel Ballard ahead of Sheffield United's playoff final showdown versus Sunderland.

Barnes added: "He was immense on Friday night at Coventry City. Suddenly from nowhere Sunderland have dug this out tonight ...

Emile Smith Rowe and Jobe Bellingham were among players to respond to Sunderland hero Dan Ballard's message to supporters ...

Sunderland secured their place at Wembley with one of the most dramatic goals in the history of the Stadium of Light ...

Ballard headed home a corner off the crossbar in the dying moments of extra-time to spark chaos at the Stadium of Light ...

Frank Lampard has heaped praise on Dan Ballard, claiming Sunderland defender’s ‘imposing presence’ was key factor in play-off ...

Reaction as Dan Ballard sends Sunderland to Wembley amid incredible scenes ...

Dan Ballard offered a classy assessment of Chris Mepham’s influence on Sunderland’s season after the Coventry City game ...

The Black Cats reached the Championship play-off final after Dan Ballard's last-gasp header in extra time decided their ...

Former Swindon Town loanee Dan Ballard was the hero for Sunderland as they reached the Championship playoff final with a win over Coventry City ...

Dan Ballard scored a dramatic 122nd-minute goal to defeat Coventry City and send Sunderland through to the Championship ...