Former FIFA referee Keith Hackett has accused Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor of an “outrageous act of simulation” during the Black Cats’ midweek Championship play-off semi-final triumph over Coventry City.

Sunderland are defending an unbeaten home record in the play-offs tonight as they look to book a place in the final against Sheffield United. To overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg, Coventry will have to record a first away win in six attempts.

Frank Lampard watched on as his Coventry side conceded against Sunderland in the 120th minute to leave their play-off promotion hopes in tatters at the Stadium of Light

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Sunderland and Coventry go head to head at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night for the second leg of their Championship play-off semi final, with the hosts holding a 2-1 lead from the first leg.

Sunderland Stun Coventry in Sensational Play-Off ThrillerIn a moment that will live long in Wearside folklore, Sunderland booked their place at Wembley with an astonishing late goal in extra time to

The Sky Sports presenter and Sunderland fan sits on the board as a non-executive director, said the night was a ‘stark reminder’ of the club’s ‘unique power’. Fans had lined the streets around the Stadium to welcome the players two hours before kick, with the atmosphere in the ground up there with the best of the modern era.