Sunderland players celebrate after scoring a goal against Coventry City in the Championship promotion playoffs.
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Last-gasp goal puts Sunderland in promotion final

Sunderland will face Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final after Daniel Ballard's header in the final seconds of extra time snatched a 1-1 home draw against Coventry City on Tuesday to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory.
May 14, 2026, 12:46 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Sunderland
Coventry City
  • KO
  • 12
  • 24
  • 31
  • 33
  • HT
  • 68
  • 68
  • 73
  • 76
  • 78
  • 83
  • FT
  • 95
  • 105+2
  • 109
  • 110
  • 117
  • 120+1
  • 120+2
  • 120+4
  • ET FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Sunderland 1, Coventry City 1.
120'+5'
Second Half Extra Time ends, Sunderland 1, Coventry City 1.
120'+4'
Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
Match Stats
SUNCOV
Possession
41.3%
58.741.3
58.7%
Shots on Goal
4
2
Shot Attempts
16
20
Yellow Cards
8
3
Corner Kicks
7
10
Saves
1
2