Sunderland found the most spectacular route possible into the Championship play-off final and they put a smile on one lucky punter's face too. The Black Cats will face Sheffield United at Wembley in the richest game in English football with a place in the Premier League on the line.

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Dan Ballard was Sunderland's hero as his last-gasp strike sent the Black Cats to Wembley for the Sky Bet Championship play-off final.

Sunderland welcome Coventry to the Stadium of Light tonight, as they aim to defend their one goal advantage. The Black Cats are now heavy favourites to make the playoff final, as avoiding defeat is all that stands between Sunderland and Wembley.

Frank Lampard watched on as his Coventry side conceded against Sunderland in the 120th minute to leave their play-off promotion hopes in tatters at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland are going to Wembley - and our cameras were in action to capture the drama against Coventry City! Dan Ballard’s late winner secured a place at Wembley and the Championship play-off final against Sheffield United.

Sunderland booked their place in the Championship play-off final with a last gasp aggregate win over Frank Lampard’s Coventry City. Dan Ballard’s goal in the final moments of extra

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.

During the incident, Coventry boss Frank Lampard appeared to have an altercation with a Sunderland supporter near the touchline. Video footage showed Lampard visibly reacting to something said or done by a fan,