Sunderland produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Sheffield United 2-1 in the Championship playoff final on Saturday, securing a dramatic return to the Premier League for the first time since 2017.

First-Half Domination by Sheffield

Playing under the iconic Wembley lights, Sheffield United looked dominant from the start. Their early pressure paid off as Tyrese Campbell finished a brilliant counter-attack to give the Blades a first-half lead.

Sunderland’s Second-Half Revival

The Black Cats, however, came roaring back after the break. Eliezer Mayenda, who delivered an impressive performance, scored a superb equaliser to level the match.

In added time, Tom Watson, playing his final match for Sunderland, fired home the winning goal to complete the comeback and send Sunderland fans into raptures.

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Promotion Secured

With the win, Sunderland clinched the final promotion spot to the 2025/26 Premier League season, joining Leeds United and Burnley, who had already sealed automatic promotion.

The victory ends Sunderland’s eight-year absence from the English top flight and marks a major milestone in their rebuilding journey after years of struggle in the lower divisions.

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