Sunderland are back in the Premier League after beating Sheffield United in the Championship playoff.
Sunderland have secured their promotion back to the Premier League thanks to a dramatic 2–1 victory over Sheffield United in Saturday‘s playoff final.
Régis Le Bris‘s side were far from their best for the vast majority of the game but shone late on to complete a stunning comeback and end their eight-year exile from England‘s top flight.
Sunderland were under pressure early on and goalkeeper Anthony Patterson had to pull out a dazzling save to deny a header from Kieffer Moore. A poor start from the Black Cats‘ soon took another turn when defender Luke O’Nien was forced off through injury just nine minutes in.