Sunderland Secures Premier League Promotion with Last-Minute Wembley Win

Sunderland secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley, earning promotion to the Premier League for the first time since 2017. The match saw Sheffield United take an early lead through Tyrese Campbell, which they held until the final 15 minutes when Eliezer Mayenda equalized for Sunderland. Substitute Tommy Watson, who had been on the pitch since the 73rd minute and is set to join Brighton & Hove Albion this summer, scored a sensational winning goal in the 95th minute, securing Sunderland's return to the top flight. Watson's goal came after a crucial mistake by Sheffield United, allowing him to run at the defense and deliver a composed finish into the bottom corner. The victory culminated a season of highs for Sunderland, who had earlier defeated Coventry City in the semi-finals, and the win is seen as a momentous occasion for the club and its fans. The match highlighted Sunderland's resilience and determination, overcoming the odds as underdogs against a team that had finished significantly higher in the league standings.