Sunderland has been promoted back to the Premier League after a thrilling 2-1 victory against Sheffield United in the Championship final held at Wembley. This exciting comeback saw Tom Watson score the decisive last-minute goal, sealing Sunderland’s return to top-flight football after experiencing relegation down to League One in 2017. The match was particularly notable for Sunderland, which is set to earn approximately $300 million as a result of their promotion, making it a financially pivotal moment for the club.

The final also featured Tyrese Campbell scoring the initial goal for Sheffield United before Sunderland turned the tables, with Eliezer Mayenda equalizing with fifteen minutes remaining. Watson’s goal marks a remarkable achievement for the young striker, leading to jubilation among fans. Sunderland’s journey was captured in the Netflix series ‘Sunderland ‘Til I Die’, which depicted the challenges faced by the club during its difficult years.