Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris made a big selection call for the play-offs - and it paid off in stunning fashion

Sheffield United, Sunderland fans finally discover kick-off time for play-off final as EFL make welcome decision

News of St Pauli’s interest in Nectar Triantis follows the local press in Portsmouth dismissing recent rumours linking Pompey to the Sunderland defender. Despite speculation suggesting the Australian could be heading to Fratton Park, Portsmouth have no plans to pursue a move for Triantis this summer.

Sunderland are set for a special night at the Stadium of Light in their Championship play-off semi-final clash with Coventry City.

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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.

Sunderland's 2-1 win in the first leg was their first victory against Coventry since February 2007, ending a run of 10 games without a win against the Sky Blues (D5 L5). Coventry have won two of their past five away games against Sunderland in all competitions (D3), having won just one of their first 18 visits to the Black Cats (D8 L9).

Callum O'Hare's Coventry City message ahead of Sunderland clash after highlighting Sheffield United worth

Sunderland reached the Championship play-off final in the most dramatic fashion as Dan Ballard's goal in the final seconds of extra-time sealed a 3-2 aggregate win over Coventry City.