The highly anticipated match to decide the final team promoted to the Premier League is set for May 24th, featuring Sunderland and Sheffield United. Fans can watch all the action on Paramount+. Both clubs aim to join Leeds United and Burnley in the top flight next season, though their recent histories could not be more different.

Sheffield United`s last stint in the Premier League was the 2023-24 season, a campaign that ended in relegation after they conceded a record 104 goals. Sunderland, on the other hand, looks to return after their relegation in 2017. The Black Cats faced a steep decline, even dropping into League One, but they have bounced back strongly in the Championship, fueled by emerging talents like Jobe Bellingham and Chris Rigg.

Despite a somewhat inconsistent end to the regular Championship season, Sunderland showed resilience in the playoffs, securing their spot in the final with a dramatic extra-time winner from defender Dan Ballard. Sheffield United reached the final by comfortably defeating Bristol City over two legs, scoring six goals in the tie. With seasoned manager Chris Wilder at the helm and a core group of players who have Premier League experience, Sheffield United poses a significant challenge, particularly for a relatively young Sunderland side. However, the Wembley final is famous for its unpredictability, and the dream of Premier League football is within reach for both teams.

This EFL season has already produced historical moments. Leeds United narrowly clinched the Championship title ahead of Burnley on goal difference, but perhaps more notably, both teams amassed 100 points. This is the first instance of two clubs in the same division reaching the 100-point mark. Furthermore, including Birmingham City`s exceptional 111-point season (a world record), this season saw a record three EFL clubs achieve 100 points simultaneously.

Here`s a summary of the EFL season`s key outcomes and the playoff results. Matches were available on Paramount+:

Contents

Promoted to the Premier League
Qualified for Championship Playoffs
Championship Playoff Schedule
Relegated to League One
Promoted to the Championship
Qualified for League One Playoffs
League One Playoff Schedule
Relegated to League Two
Promoted to League One
Qualified for League Two Playoffs
League Two Playoff Schedule
Relegated to the National League

Promoted to the Premier League

Burnley
Leeds United

Qualified for Championship Playoffs

Bristol City
Sheffield United
Coventry City
Sunderland

Championship Playoff Schedule

Thursday, May 8

Bristol City 0, Sheffield United 3

Friday, May 9

Coventry City 1, Sunderland 2

Monday, May 12

Sheffield United 3, Bristol City 0

Tuesday, May 13

Sunderland 0, Coventry City 1 (Sunderland advances 3-2 after extra time)

Saturday, May 24

Sheffield United vs. Sunderland, 10 a.m. ET (Paramount+)

Relegated to League One

Luton Town
Plymouth Argyle
Cardiff City

Promoted to the Championship

Birmingham City
Wrexham

Qualified for League One Playoffs

Stockport County
Charlton Athletic
Wycombe Wanderers
Leyton Orient

League One Playoff Schedule

Saturday, May 10

Leyton Orient 2, Stockport County 2

Sunday, May 11

Wycombe Wanderers 0, Charlton Athletic 0

Wednesday, May 14

Stockport County 1, Leyton Orient 1 (Leyton Orient advances after penalties)

Thursday, May 15

Charlton Athletic 1, Wycombe Wanderers 0

Sunday, May 25

Charlton vs. Leyton Orient, 8 a.m. ET (Paramount+)

Relegated to League Two

Cambridge United
Shrewsbury Town
Bristol Rovers
Crawley Town

Promoted to League One

Doncaster Rovers
Port Vale
Bradford City

Qualified for League Two Playoffs

Walsall
AFC Wimbledon
Notts County
Chesterfield

League Two Playoff Schedule