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Sunderland Echo on MSNChris Wilder issues early Sheffield United team news update ahead of Wembley clash with SunderlandChris Wilder has confirmed that he expects Femi Seriki and Ben Brereton Diaz back in his squad for the play-off final against Sunderland.
Sheffield United, Sunderland fans finally discover kick-off time for play-off final as EFL make welcome decision
And then there were two sides still vying for the 20th and final place in next season's Premier League — Sheffield United vs Sunderland in the "richest game in sports," the Championship playoff final.
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Sunderland Echo on MSNSunderland vs Sheffield United: Ticket details, VAR information plus final date and kick-off time confirmedEverything Sunderland fans need to know on tickets, kick-off times and VAR ahead the play-off final against Sheffield United
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.
United romped to victory over City after a slight tactical tweak utilised Kieffer Moore’s physical presence to go a bit more direct when the Robins looked to press, while Callum O’Hare only furthered his own hopes of starting against Sunderland at Wembley with a goal in both legs of the semi-final after coming off the bench.
Sunderland are set for a special night at the Stadium of Light in their Championship play-off semi-final clash with Coventry City.
Sunderland have begun the early mind games ahead of their Championship play-off match against Coventry tonight, with ground staff moving the advertising boards to combat the Sky Blues’ long throw-in tactics.