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Sunderland through to League 1 play-off final

They'll face Wycombe for a place in the Championship.

Patrick Roberts of Sunderland celebrates victory after the Sky Bet League 1 match at Hillsborough, Sheffield
Author: Micky WelchPublished 10th May 2022

Sunderland are a step closer to ending their four-year second tier exile after beating Sheffield Wednesday in the League One play-off semi-finals.

Patrick Roberts scored in stoppage time to send the Black Cats to Wembley with a 2-1 aggregate win.

His strike made it 1-1 on the night at Hillsborough, after Lee Gregory's opener for the hosts.

Sunderland will now play Wycombe for a place in the Championship next season.

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