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Sheffield United and Sunderland will face each other in the Championship Play-Off Final with both sides aiming to get back into the Premier League for next season.Dan Ballard’s 122nd minute
Former Sheffield United right-back George Baldock died in Greece in October at the age of 31, but he is being remembered by the Blades as they push for promotion
Sheffield United will channel inspiration from Newcastle United as they head to Wembley to face Sunderland in the Championship play-off final.
Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Bristol City in the Championship today.An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.
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This week Duffy was announced as the new assistant manager of Southport, who finished 18th of 24 clubs in the National League North last season. Neil Danns, the former Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Bolton Wanderers midfielder, took the reins at Haig Avenue and brought in Duffy as his No.2 after their previous association at Macclesfield.
Sheffield United stand just one strong defensive performance away from securing a place in the Championship play-off final after a commanding 3-0 first-leg victory over Bristol City. Chris Wilder’s tactical setup in the first leg was a masterstroke.
Por STEVE DOUGLASSunderland aseguró un enfrentamiento con Sheffield United por un lugar en la Liga Premier. Dan Ballard anotó un gol en el tiempo de descuento de la prórroga para
Sunderland has booked a showdown with Sheffield United for a place in the Premier League. Dan Ballard bundled in a goal in stoppage time of extra time to earn Sunderland a 1-1 draw with Coventry and a 3-2 victory on aggregate in the Championship playoff semifinals.
Sheffield United had not long since booked their place in the play-off final later this month when the debate about tickets for the Wembley showpiece reared its head again. The Blades have been allocated just over 35,000 tickets for May 24’s final after a resounding 6-0 aggregate semi-final win over Bristol City.