Sunderland V Coventry: semi -final of the championship, second step – Live | Championship
Key events
Here’s how Sheffield United has reserved their place in Wembley:
Team news
Sunderland (4-4-2): Patterson; Hume, Ballard, O’nien, Cirkin; Roberts, Neil, Bellingham, the Fee; Mayenda, Isidor.
Sub: Moore, Brownne, Rigg, Mundle, Abdul Samed, Mepham, Hjelde, Watson, Jones.
Coventry (4-2-3-1): Wilson; Van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Dasilva; Grimes, Sheaf; Sakamoto, Rudoni, Wright; Mason-CLARK.
Sub: Collins, binks, Allen, Simms, Paterson, Bidwell, Thomas-Asante,
Latibeaudere, eccles.
Referee: Andrew Madley (West Yorkshire)
Preamble
Coventry City has not played in the Premier League since 2001; Sunderland fell from the elite in 2017 and has not yet returned. The two clubs have, to different degrees, crossed moments troubled since, but now the gold ticket is again at hand.
Chris Wilder and his Sheffield United Side are the final level boss waiting at Wembley’s doors, but only one team can take them. Sunderland has a clear advantage after winning 2-1 at CBS Arena last week, but the playoffs are rarely so simple.
Will Frank Lampard continue his impressive race, passing Coventry from relegation fears to the final of the playoffs? Or will the BRIS BRIS support its claims according to which the late form worthy of Sunderland beach would improve when it counts?
There is only one way to discover it. Join me for the start at 8 p.m. BST, with Team News to come.
