Sunderland reached the Championship play-off final in the most dramatic fashion as Dan Ballard’s goal in the final seconds of extra-time sealed a 3-2 aggregate victory against Coventry on Tuesday.
Regis Le Bris’ side trailed to Ephron Mason-Clark’s goal late in the second half of the semi-final second leg.
But, with a penalty shoot-out moments away, Ballard headed home in stoppage-time to earn a 1-1 draw and spark wild celebrations from over 46,000 fans packed into the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland will face Sheffield United in the play-off final at Wembley on May 24.
