Sunderland and Sheffield United will clash on May 24 to decide who earns the final spot in the Premier League. This match will be broadcasted on Paramount+.
Sheffield United was last seen in the Premier League during the 2023-24 season, facing relegation after conceding a remarkable 104 goals. Meanwhile, Sunderland aims to recover after being downgraded in 2017 and has made significant strides back to the Championship, led by young talents like Jobe Bellingham and Chris Rigg.
Despite a difficult end to their season, Sunderland’s journey has been impressive, notably highlighted by Dan Ballard’s extra-time goal securing their playoff final spot against Sheffield United, which advanced impressively by scoring six goals against Bristol City.
Sheffield United, guided by experienced manager Chris Wilder, brings a core group familiar with the pressures of the Premier League, making this a challenging match for the younger Sunderland team.
Promotion and Relegation Overview:
Promoted to the Premier League
- Burnley
- Leeds United
Qualified for Championship Playoffs
- Bristol City
- Sheffield United
- Coventry City
- Sunderland
Championship Playoff Schedule
- Thursday, May 8: Bristol City 0, Sheffield United 3
- Friday, May 9: Coventry City 1, Sunderland 2
- Monday, May 12: Sheffield United 3, Bristol City 0
- Tuesday, May 13: Sunderland 0, Coventry City 1 (Sunderland advances 3-2 after extra time)
- Saturday, May 24: Sheffield United vs. Sunderland, 10 a.m. ET (Paramount+)
Relegated to League One
- Luton Town
- Plymouth Argyle
- Cardiff City
Promoted to the Championship
- Birmingham City
- Wrexham
League One Playoff Schedule
- Saturday, May 10: Leyton Orient 2, Stockport County 2
- Sunday, May 11: Wycombe Wanderers 0, Charlton Athletic 0
- Wednesday, May 14: Stockport County 1, Leyton Orient 1 (Leyton Orient advances after penalties)
- Thursday, May 15: Charlton Athletic 1, Wycombe Wanderers 0
- Sunday, May 25: Charlton vs. Leyton Orient, 8 a.m. ET (Paramount+)
Relegated to League Two
- Cambridge United
- Shrewsbury Town
- Bristol Rovers
- Crawley Town
This Championship final is crucial for both teams, setting the stage for a vibrant soccer showdown.
