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Referee should've been nowhere near game - Manning
Bristol City boss Liam Manning says the club called for referee Oliver Langford to be removed from their Championship play-off game against Sheffield United.
Published 17 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
Wilder: Blades can 'make history' after Bristol City thrashing
Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final second leg between Sheffield United and Bristol City at Bramall Lane on Monday; Blades became first side to win second-tier play-off tie by six-goal margin.
Published 16 minutes ago on SkySports - Championship
Sunderland belong in the Premier League - Reid
Ex-Sunderland and Coventry City boss Peter Reid is concerned about the Black Cats' form as the two sides meet in the Championship play-off semi-final.
Published 36 minutes ago on BBC Football - Championship
Super Kev praises 'threat' Mayenda before second leg
Kevin Phillips discusses strike duo Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda as Sunderland prepare for the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final.
Published 36 minutes ago on BBC Football - Championship
Sheff Utd break play-off record by thumping Bristol City to reach Wembley
Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final second leg between Sheffield United and Bristol City at Bramall Lane on Monday; Blades became first side to win second-tier play-off tie by six-goal margin.
Published 12 hours ago on SkySports - Championship
Referee should've been nowhere near game - Manning
Bristol City boss Liam Manning says the club called for referee Oliver Langford to be removed from their Championship play-off game against Sheffield United.
Published 13 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
Live on Sky: Can Coventry hit back at Sunderland in crunch second leg?
Sky Bet Championship match Sunderland vs Coventry 13.05.2025. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.
Published 15 hours ago on SkySports - Championship
Blades 'still have to perform', says Robinson
Sheffield United defender Jack Robinson says the Blades "cannot drop off" in the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.
Published 16 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
How to win the Championship play-offs - five golden rules
Who will win the Championship play-offs? BBC Sport crunches the numbers in an attempt to look for clues.
Published 16 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
Promotion would be 'magical' but Lampard staying focused
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard says getting back to the Premier League would be "magical" but his side have to focus on beating Sunderland.
Published 16 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
Live on Sky: Can Coventry over come Sunderland in crunch second leg?
Sky Bet Championship match Sunderland vs Coventry 13.05.2025. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report.
Published 17 hours ago on SkySports - Championship
| Sunderland's Results | |||
| May 9 | Coventry City | -1 - -1 | A |
| May 3 | Queens Park Rangers | 0 - 1 | H |
| Apr 26 | Oxford United | 0 - 2 | A |
| Sunderland's Fixtures | |||
| May 13 | Coventry City | H | |
| Championship Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 2 | Burnley | 46 | 53 | 100 |
| 3 | Sheff Utd | 46 | 27 | 90 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 46 | 14 | 76 |
| 5 | Coventry City | 46 | 6 | 69 |
| 6 | Bristol City | 46 | 4 | 68 |