Here is a look at the Sheffield United F.C. vs Sunderland A.F.C. starting lineups and timeline of key moments from their EFL Championship playoff final clash on 24 May, 2025 (82,718 official crowd attendance number at Wembley Stadium)
Sheff United were top of the Championship standings at Christmas 2024, but will have to do without a spot in the Prem in 25/26.
Sunderland once suffered back to back relegations from the Premier League, but are now back in the top flight.
Sheff United vs Sunderland AFC starting lineups and subs May 2025 Playoff Final
Cooper (GK); Choudhury, Ahmedhodzic (Seriki 90+7′), Robinson, Burrows; Brewster (Brooks 65′), Peck (Davies 90′), Vinicius Souza, Hamer (Brereton Diaz 72′ | Cannon 90′); Moore, Campbell (O’Hare 65′)
Ben Brereton Diaz was a second half substitute who himself got replaced later in the game.