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3 days ago
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How to watch Sunderland vs Coventry: TV channel and live stream for Championship play-off today
It is all to play for in the second leg of the Championship play-off between Sunderland and Coventry, with Regis Le Bris' side leading 2-1 heading into the showdown at the Stadium of Light. Frank Lampard's Coventry are chasing a long-awaited return to the top flight. They were inaugural members of the Premier League before being relegated in 2001, but face a rescue job to reach the play-off final as they trail Sunderland by one. Advertisement For the Black Cats, promotion would mark a return to the top flight since they were relegated in 2016-17, finishing rock bottom with just six wins. Fans were made to wait for the action to start in the first leg, as the deadlock went unbroken before Wilson Isidor struck in the 68th minute. Coventry responded with an instant equaliser through Jack Rudoni, before Eliezer Mayenda netted late on to give Sunderland the advantage ahead of the second leg. Speaking ahead of the tie, Lampard called for perspective: 'The players have to understand how we've got to where we have. From being around 17th at Christmas, looking a long way from the play-offs, the reason we've got to where we are is because of the way we play. Advertisement '[The players] need to keep doing what they are doing and trust themselves.' How to watch Sunderland vs Coventry TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage begins on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event at 7:30pm BST, ahead of kick-off at 8pm. Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
‘Absolutely disgusting' – Sunderland fans blasted after footage of how Trafalgar Square was left following party emerges
SUNDERLAND fans were blasted for the "absolutely disgusting" state they left Trafalgar Square in. Black Cats supporters gathered in central London on Friday night to party ahead of Saturday's Championship play-off final at Wembley. Advertisement 10 Sunderland fans left Trafalgar Square in a mess Credit: X formerly Twitter 10 Bottles, cans, bags and litter were strewn across the floor Credit: X formerly Twitter 10 There was a major clear-up job left behind Credit: X formerly Twitter 10 Rival fans hit out at their Black Cats rivals for their selfishness Credit: X formerly Twitter 10 Sunderland supporters took over Trafalgar Square on Friday Credit: Reuters The game kicks off at 3.01pm - the one minute later due to an initiative with the Every Minute Matters, encouraging supporters to learn the life-saving skill of CPR. Regis Le Bris' side face Sheffield United in the £190million match desperate to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2017. And their fans made the most of their trip to the national stadium - by descending on Trafalgar Square the night before the big game. Thousands of Sunderland supporters gathered at the iconic London landmark to get in the mood ahead of the final - with some even getting in the fountain. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL BLADE STUNNER Why every Premier League club will be supporting Sheff Utd in play-off final But after everyone had gone, video footage of the aftermath emerged - and makes for shocking viewing. The entire square was left littered with cans, bottles, plastic bags and other rubbish. In the video, a man can be heard saying: "Aye we've got to do better than this." And plenty of football fans took to social media to slam the Sunderland fans for their selfish, horrible attitude and antics. Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS One labelled it "embarrassing". Another wrote: "It looks awful." Wild scenes in Naples as fans celebrate after Scott McTominay wins Serie A for Napoli A third replied: "Absolutely disgusting - @SunderlandAFC you should be ashamed of it, your club should be billed for the cleaning up." Advertisement And a final user simply wrote: "Vile." In 2023, Newcastle fans were praised for helping clear up their mess at Trafalgar Square ahead of the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United. And Crystal Palace supporters drew similar adulation for the way they played their part to tidy the rubbish after last week's jubilant FA Cup final. Sunderland saw off Frank Lampard's Coventry in dramatic fashion to book their spot in the play-off final - with the winning goal in the 122nd minute. Advertisement Black Cats midfielder Jobe Bellingham is hoping to enjoy his moment in the Wembley spotlight - a year on from his brother Jude lifting the Champions League trophy under the arch. For team-mate Enzo Le Fee, it promises to be an emotional day. He bravely opened up on finding his father dead in bed after he had taken his own life. On the other side, Sheffield United striker Kieffer Moore is relishing his chance to finally play on the hallowed turf - and is desperate to secure a hat-trick of promotions to the Premier League. Advertisement And Premier League clubs will be supporting the Blades because victory for them would ensure a bumper £39m cash bonus windfall due to the parachute payments. 10 Thousands of supporters gathered in central London Credit: The Mega Agency 10 Some even got in the fountain Credit: Reuters 10 This fan held a flare in his mouth Credit: Reuters Advertisement 10 Sunderland fans stayed put until after dark Credit: Reuters
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
‘Absolutely disgusting' – Sunderland fans blasted after footage of how Trafalgar Square was left following party emerges
SUNDERLAND fans were blasted for the "absolutely disgusting" state they left Trafalgar Square in. Black Cats supporters gathered in central London on Friday night to party ahead of Saturday's Championship play-off final at Wembley. 10 Sunderland fans left Trafalgar Square in a mess Credit: X formerly Twitter 10 Bottles, cans, bags and litter were strewn across the floor Credit: X formerly Twitter 10 There was a major clear-up job left behind Credit: X formerly Twitter 10 Rival fans hit out at their Black Cats rivals for their selfishness Credit: X formerly Twitter 10 Sunderland supporters took over Trafalgar Square on Friday Credit: Reuters The Regis Le Bris' side face And their fans made the most of their trip to the national stadium - by descending on Trafalgar Square the night before the big game. Thousands of READ MORE ON FOOTBALL But after everyone had gone, video footage of the aftermath emerged - and makes for shocking viewing. The entire square was left littered with cans, bottles, plastic bags and other rubbish. In the video, a man can be heard saying: "Aye we've got to do better than this." And plenty of football fans took to social media to slam the Sunderland fans for their selfish, horrible attitude and antics. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS One labelled it "embarrassing". Another wrote: "It looks awful." Wild scenes in Naples as fans celebrate after Scott McTominay wins Serie A for Napoli A third replied: "Absolutely disgusting - @SunderlandAFC you should be ashamed of it, your club should be billed for the cleaning up." And a final user simply wrote: "Vile." In 2023, Newcastle fans were praised for helping And Crystal Palace supporters drew similar adulation for the way they played their part to tidy the rubbish after last week's jubilant FA Cup final. Sunderland Black Cats midfielder For team-mate Enzo Le Fee, it promises to be an emotional day. He bravely . On the other side, Sheffield United striker - and is desperate to secure a hat-trick of promotions to the Premier League . And Premier League clubs will be supporting the Blades because victory for them would ensure a 10 Thousands of supporters gathered in central London Credit: The Mega Agency 10 Some even got in the fountain Credit: Reuters 10 This fan held a flare in his mouth Credit: Reuters 10 Sunderland fans stayed put until after dark Credit: Reuters 10 The Black Cats followers will be hoping for more partying after the play-off final Credit: Reuters
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Sheffield United vs Sunderland: Championship play-off final date, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, prediction, h2h, odds
Sunderland will meet Sheffield United in this season's Championship play-off final, with a place in the Premier League up for grabs at Wembley. The so-called richest game in football will see Regis Le Bris' Black Cats aim to secure a first season back in the promised land since 2017, with Dan Ballard's dramatic stoppage-time header in the final seconds of extra time having secured a 1-1 second-leg draw with Coventry and 3-2 win on aggregate in their pulsating semi-final tie to spark pandemonium and a pitch invasion at the Stadium of Light. Ephron Mason-Clark's solitary goal had looked set to force penalties on Wearside, with Haji Wright spurning a huge chance to send Frank Lampard's Sky Blues back to the final for the second time in three seasons. Sunderland led 2-1 from the first leg after Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda struck either side of Jack Rudoni's effort. Sunderland have been down to League One since they were last in the Premier League, winning the third-tier play-offs in 2022. They will be up against Sheffield United, who are bidding to return to the top-flight at the first time of asking having been relegated last season with only 16 points to their name as they finished rock bottom again and then missed out to champions Leeds and second-place finishers Burnley in the automatic promotion chase. It was the second time in four seasons that the Blades had slipped out of the Premier League with a whimper, though they remain a real force to be reckoned with in the second tier under Chris Wilder. However, Sheffield United fans will be only too aware that they possess the worst play-off record of any team in the EFL, having never been promoted that way from any division in nine attempts and lost four finals along the way - the last one in League One in 2012. They will be full of confidence though after ruthlessly dispatching Bristol City 3-0 both home and away in the semi-finals. Sheffield United vs Sunderland in the Championship play-off final will take place on Saturday May 24, 2025. The match will be hosted at Wembley Stadium in London, with an exact kick-off time yet to be confirmed. Last season, the game began at 3pm BST as Southampton beat Leeds 1-0. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app. Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport's live blog. Both Wilder and Le Bris will assess their squads after the two-legged play-off semi-finals, with an 11-day break now until they go to Wembley. Sheffield United have been without the likes of Ollie Arblaster and Harry Souttar due to injury, though Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Ben Brereton Diaz and Femi Seriki are all now fit again, with Wilder confirming the latter pair could have made the squad for the second leg against Bristol City as he faces some tough selection decisions. Tom Cannon and Andre Brooks replaced Rhian Brewster and Tyrese Campbell for that game at Bramall Lane, while Callum O'Hare will be pushing to start after scoring in both semi-final legs as a substitute. Winger Romaine Mundle was back in the Sunderland squad against Coventry on Tuesday in a huge boost after injury, coming off the bench as Le Bris named an unchanged team. Aji Alese will hope to be fit for the final, while Chris Rigg and Chris Mepham are among the players to have dropped out of the starting XI for the play-offs. Both teams will be soaring with confidence after their respective semi-final wins, Sunderland with the last-gasp euphoria of their late, late triumph over Coventry and Sheffield United with the sheer ruthlessness with which they dismissed Bristol City 6-0 on aggregate. It is no mean feat considering that Sunderland went into the play-offs in atrocious form, winless in six and losers of five in a row, while the Blades had to deal with the disappointment of falling a distant 10 points behind the top two in the end having been top of the table themselves just weeks prior before falling away alarmingly. Neither team has a good record in the play-offs, but Sunderland do at least have a Wembley win to their name in recent years and no one has experienced more defeats in the end-of-season lottery than Sheffield United. However, they look very strong under Wilder and should have enough this time to get over the line and secure another season of top-flight football. Sheffield United to win, 2-1. Sunderland have won only two of their last seven matches against Sheffield United, though that includes a 2-1 victory at the Stadium of Light back on New Year's Day. The Blades came out on top 1-0 at Bramall Lane in November. Sheffield United wins: 54 Sunderland wins: 67 Draws: 26 Sheffield United to win: TBC Sunderland to win: TBC Draw in 90 mins: TBC
Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Sunderland vs Coventry City: How to watch EFL Championship playoffs, TV and streaming details, kick off, odds
Sunderland host Coventry City this week as the teams bid to reach the final of the EFL Championship playoff and, in turn, the English Premier League. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sunderland will host Coventry City this Tuesday night as the two EFL Championship high-fliers face off in the vital playoff semi-finals second leg at the Stadium of Light. Two sides who will feel they have been absent from the English Premier League for far too long will clash in the Midlands for a crucial clash that will determine which of them gets their shot at making it back to the big time in the EFL Championship playoff final later this month. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It is Regis Le Bris' side that hold the advantage though, after goals from Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda secured a massive 2-1 win at the CBS Arena on Friday night. However, Frank Lampard's Sky Blues will hope to overturn that deficit and ensure a second Wembley appearance in three seasons. The Black Cats are expected to be able to welcome back long-term injury victims Romaine Mundle (hamstring) and Aji Alese (knee) for the clash, though a man of the match performance from Dan Ballard means he is almost certain to keep his place, while Enzo Le Fee's superb assist in the first-leg is likely to keep Mundle on the bench. Want to make sure you don't miss a minute of the game? Here's everything you need to know ahead of Sunderland vs Coventry City, including how to watch the game live: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Brandon Thomas-Asante of Coventry City misses a chance as he is challenged by Daniel Ballard of Sunderland during the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi Final First Leg match between Coventry City and AFC Sunderland at The Coventry Building Society Arena. | Getty Images Sunderland vs Coventry City match details The first-leg of the EFL Championship playoff semi-final will take place at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland on Tuesday 13 May 2025. Kick off is scheduled for 8pm. How can I watch Sunderland vs Coventry City? The mammoth second leg clash will be broadcast live on subscription channel Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage begins at 7pm. Who is the referee for Sunderland vs Coventry City? The man in the middle for Tuesday night's game will be Andrew Madley. The assistant referees will be Nick Hopton and Craig Taylor. Tony Harrington is the fourth official. There is no VAR in operation for the clash. Where can I stream Sunderland vs Coventry City? For those preferring to stream the game on your smart TV, laptop, tablet or mobile phone, Sky Sports will stream the game via the SkyGo app. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If you live outside of the UK and Ireland, the following countries will be streaming the game live: Australia: beIN Sports Connect, beIN SPORTS 3 Bangladesh: FanCode Belarus: Setanta Sports 1 Brazil: Zapping, Claro TV+, Disney+ Premium Brazil, Sky+, Vivo Play, ESPN4 Brazil Bulgaria: Play Diema Xtra, Diema Sport 2 Canada: DAZN Canada Croatia: Arena Sport 3 Croatia Czechia: OnePlay, Nova Sport 5 Denmark: Viaplay Denmark, TV3 MAX Estonia: Go3 Extra Sports Estonia, Setanta Sports 1 Finland: Elisa Viihde Viaplay, V Sport Premium, V Sport+ Finland France: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free, myCANAL, beIN Sports MAX 4 Greece: Cosmote Sport 3 HD Hungary: Match4 Iceland: Viaplay Iceland, Vodafone Sport India: FanCode Japan: DAZN Japan Latvia: Go3 Extra Sports Latvia, Setanta Sports 1 Lithuania: Go3 Extra Sports Lithuania, Setanta Sports 1 Mexico: Disney+ Premium Mexico, ESPN3 Mexico Netherlands: Viaplay Netherlands Norway: Viaplay Norway, V Sport 1 Norway Pakistan: FanCode Poland: Viaplay Poland Qatar: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports HD 2, beIN Sports English Slovakia: VoyoNova Sport 5 Slovenia: Arena Sport 3 Slovenia South Africa: StarTimes App, DStv App, SuperSport Football, Sporty TV, SuperSport MaXimo 1 Sweden: Viaplay Sweden, V Sport Premium Turkey: Exxen United Arab Emirates: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports HD 2, beIN Sports English USA: Paramount+, fuboTV, CBS Sports Network What are the latest odds for the EFL Championship playoff semi-final between Sunderland vs Coventry City? The Black Cats are slight favourites to get through to the Wembley showcase final, with odds of 1/6. Coventry are priced at 7/2.*
