The Black Cats reached the Championship play-off final after Dan Ballard's last-gasp header in extra time decided their semi-final tie against Coventry City

Luke O’Nien has sent a generous message to vanquished opponents Coventry City after last night’s play-off semi-final heartbreak at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland found the most spectacular route possible into the Championship play-off final and they put a smile on one lucky punter's face too. The Black Cats will face Sheffield United at Wembley in the richest game in English football with a place in the Premier League on the line.

FRANK Lampard has immense pride in his Coventry City players following the clubs cruel play-off semi-final defeat against Sunderland.

Coventry City live match night blog from CoventryLive as Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner brings you updates from the play-off semi-final second leg against Sunderland

Frank Lampard praised Sunderland’s Dan Ballard for a ‘fantastic’ performance over the course of the Championship play-off semi final.

Three of the Championship play-off teams have a history, which explains why Jimmy Hill's name may echo around Coventry's away end tonight