League One
May 9, 2022 7.45pm
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HT : 0 0
FT Hillsborough Stadium
  • George Byers 24' yellowcard
  • Barry Bannan 27' yellowcard
  • Lee Gregory 74' goal
  • Harlee Dean 77' yellowcard
  • yellowcard Ross Stewart 45'+1'
  • goal Patrick Roberts 90'+3'
  • yellowcard Jay Matete 90'+11'

Late Patrick Roberts goal puts Sunderland in League One playoff final

Late Roberts goal puts Sunderland in League One playoff final

Sunderland will play Wycombe Wanderers in the League One playoff final after claiming a 1-1 draw at Sheffield Wednesday on Monday night.

Trailing 1-0 after Friday's first leg at the Stadium of Light, Wednesday needed to win at Hillsborough to at least take the game to extra time.

When Lee Gregory netted 16 minutes from time to put the Owls in front, the contest appeared destined for another 30 minutes to decide who would advance to Wembley Stadium.

However, in the third of 11 minutes of added-on time, Manchester City loanee Patrick Roberts found an equaliser for Sunderland, his second goal since his January arrival.

Alex Neil's team now progress through to face Wycombe after the Chairboys also prevailed by a 2-1 aggregate scoreline against MK Dons.

The showpiece will take place on May 21, Sunderland attempting to return to the Championship for the first time since 2018 and Wycombe trying to earn just a second season in the division after relegation last year.

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Who will win Monday's League One clash between Sheff Weds and Sunderland?
Sheffield Wednesday 64%
Draw 12%
Sunderland 24%
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