INSANE: 8 - The Real Truth

Field Notes: The birth of the playoffs, English football’s biggest weekend

The concept of an end-of-season tournament to determine the final promotions was borne of trial and error

The Guardian - US · May 21, 2025

Sunderland are (almost) in wonderland but will the Blades burst bubble?

In today’s Football Daily: the Championship playoff semi-finals deliver again

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025

Sunderland snatch Championship play-off final spot with last-gasp header

Sunderland 1-1 Coventry a.e.t (3-2 agg.): Daniel Ballard’s winner in added time in extra time took the Black Cats through to Wembley

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Sunderland spark mind games with Coventry in bid to stop long throws

The two clubs face off in the second leg of their play-off semi-final at the Stadium of Light tonight

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

How to watch Sunderland vs Coventry: TV channel and live stream for Championship play-off today

Winners will face Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

Chris Wilder believes Sheffield United can finally end dismal play-off record

Sheffield United have a dismal record in the post-season action

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Sheffield United 3-0 Bristol City (agg 6-0): Blades cruise into Championship play-off final

Coventry or Sunderland await in the Championship play-off final

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Sheffield United cruise into Championship play-off final with record win over Bristol City

Sheffield United 3-0 Bristol City (6-0 agg.): A comfortable home win saw Bristol City beaten by the biggest margin in a Championship play-off semi-final

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

O’Hare lands last blow on Bristol City as Sheffield United barrel into playoff final

Kieffer Moore, Gustavo Hamer and Callum O’Hare gave Sheffield United a 3-0 victory on the night, capping a 6-0 win on aggregate, as they swatted aside Bristol City to set up a showdown with either Sunderland or Coventry

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025

Sheffield United vs Bristol City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Bramall Lane

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025