Sheffield United couldn't have had an easier time in the semifinals of the promotion playoffs as Chris Wilder's side beat Bristol City 3-0 in both legs. Sunderland, on the other hand, needed every single second of the 210 minutes of regular and extra time to see off Frank Lampard and Haji Wright's Coventry City.

Regis Le Bris’ side booked their place at Wembley in the most dramatic of circumstances, thanks to defender Dan Ballard’s injury-time goal to beat Coventry City in the semi-final, while United’s progress was more serene as they overcame Bristol City 6-0 on aggregate.