Sunderland are expecting an FA charge after a minority of fans invaded the pitch following the conclusion of their play-off semi final against Coventry City.

Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Coventry City in the Championship today.An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Sunderland found the most spectacular route possible into the Championship play-off final and they put a smile on one lucky punter's face too. The Black Cats will face Sheffield United at Wembley in the richest game in English football with a place in the Premier League on the line.

Frank Lampard ’s decision to snub former Sunderland striker Ellis Simms during Coventry City ’s two-legged play-off semi-final against the Black Cats proved a costly one.

COVENTRY, England (AP) — Sunderland struck late to beat host Coventry 2-1 on Friday in the first leg of the Championship semifinal playoffs.

Three of the Championship play-off teams have a history, which explains why Jimmy Hill's name may echo around Coventry's away end tonight

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has delivered his verdict on Sunderland ’s dramatic play-off semi-final victory over Coventry City, suggesting that the Sky Blues were “bang unlucky” to miss out on a trip to Wembley.