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League One Playoffs | Final
May 26, 2019 at 3pm UK
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2-1
Reaction
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Lee Bowyer believes promotion will help Charlton Athletic attract new owner
Championship newcomers are up for sale.May 27, 09:33
Lee Bowyer hopeful promotion will help keep Charlton squad together
Bauer's last-ditch prodded finish sealed Charlton's 2-1 League One play-off final victory over Sunderland.May 26, 18:05
The Match
Match Report
Patrick Bauer scores a 94th-minute goal to earn Charlton Athletic a 2-1 comeback win against Sunderland in the League One playoff final at Wembley Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Charlton's 2-1 win over Sunderland as Patrick Bauer struck late to send Athletic into the Championship.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's League One playoff final clash between Charlton Athletic and Sunderland, including team news and predicted lineups.
Build-up
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Lee Bowyer admits Charlton Athletic squad could "crumble" without promotion
The manager and numerous players will be out of contract soon while Charlton also have several loanees whose deals are about to expire.May 26, 08:43
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Max Power sets sights on helping Sunderland back into Championship
Former Wigan player targets a happy ending to a turbulent season.May 25, 12:54
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Sunderland boss Jack Ross does not want repeat of famous 1998 playoff final
Clive Mendonca struck a hat-trick against his home-town club in May 1998.May 24, 13:17
Charlton boss Bowyer previews playoff final
Only Sunderland stand in between the Addicks and a return to the Championship.May 24, 11:00
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Jack Ross: 'Aiden McGeady has a chance of making playoff final'
Sunderland face Charlton in the League One play-off final.May 22, 17:15
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