Sunderland has booked a showdown with Sheffield United for a place in the Premier League. Dan Ballard bundled in a dramatic goal in stoppage time of extra time to earn Sunderland a 1-1 draw with Coventry and a 3-2 victory on aggregate in the Championship playoff semifinals on Tuesday.

Sunderland have been accused of 'cheating' after making a pitchside change ahead of their Championship play-off second leg with Coventry tonight. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

We're now heading into the second legs of the EFL Championship semifinals as the ... Stadium of Light for Tuesday's second leg against Coventry City. Eliezer Mayenda's ruthless finish following ...

Sunderland and Coventry City clash this Tuesday at the Stadium of Light of the EFL Championship. The match will be broadcast live at 20:00 on Sky Sports Main Event.Last time out, Sunderland triumphed

The EFL's Championship Player of the Season Gustavo Hamer could be key to Sheffield United's chances, especially if they meet his former employers Coventry in the playoff final. Andre Brooks has looked sharp in recent weeks and Anel Ahmedhodzic is a classy operator at the back.

Along with Birmingham City's 100th-season, where they broke a world record for the most points in a season with 111, this is also the most teams ever to accumulate 100 points in the EFL at the same time.

Sunderland ended an 18-year hoodoo at Coventry City in the first leg of their EFL Championship play-off semi-final, coming away from CBS Arena with a 2-1 advantage ahead of next week's decisive second leg.