Sunderland and Sheffield United fans are eagerly awaiting news of a kick-off time for the Wembley final on May 24

Sunderland will face Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final after Daniel Ballard's header in the final seconds of extra time snatched a 1-1 home draw against Coventry City on Tuesday to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory.

Dan Ballard sent Sunderland into the Championship play-off final with a last-gasp extra-time header as Coventry City's Wembley dream died on Wearside. The central defender struck in the third minute of stoppage time after the clock had ticked past the 120-minute mark with the aggregate score tied at 2-2 to make it 1-1 on the night and book Regis Le Bris' side a final showdown with Sheffield United on Saturday 24 May.