PREVIEW | Sheffield United vs Sunderland - team news, lineups, predictions | OneFootball

The Championship Playoff Final, famously known as the richest game in football, is set for Saturday at Wembley Stadium, as Sheffield United and Sunderland battle for a place in next season’s Premier League.

Sheffield United cruised past Bristol City in the semi-finals with a dominant performance, while Sunderland secured their spot in dramatic fashion, narrowly overcoming Coventry City.

For the Blades, it's a chance at redemption. After a forgettable Premier League campaign in 2023–24, where they finished bottom of the table with just 16 points and three wins, the Yorkshire club now stand just one game away from a swift return to the top flight.

Sunderland, on the other hand, are looking to complete a long and emotional climb back to the Premier League.

The Black Cats last played among England’s elite in 2016–17 and spent four seasons in League One during a turbulent period. Now, after years of rebuilding, they are one step away from a long-awaited return to the big stage.

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Sunderland winning 2-1. The match will be broadcast live at 15:00 on Sky Sports Main Event.

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Sheffield United ( vs Bristol City 2025-05-12): Michael Cooper, Hamza Choudhury, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jack Robinson, Harrison Burrows, Andre Brooks, Vinicius Souza, Sydie Peck, Gustavo Hamer, Kieffer Moore, Tom Cannon

Sunderland ( vs Coventry City 2025-05-13): Anthony Patterson, Trai Hume, Daniel Ballard, Luke O´Nien, Dennis Cirkin, Patrick Roberts, Daniel Neil, Jobe Bellingham, Enzo Le Fée, Eliezer Mayenda, Wilson Isidor