Sunderland
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Sunderland promoted to Premier League after comeback win in playoff final
Sunderland staged a remarkable comeback to beat Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final and return to the Premier League after seven years.
Congrats, you're promoted to the Premier League! Now what?
The past six teams to come up to the Premier League have gone straight back down. How can Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland break that cycle next season?
How Sunderland secured their return to the Premier League
Take a look at the numbers behind Sunderland's 2-1 playoff final victory over Sheffield United.
Sunderland advance to promotion playoff final vs. Sheffield United
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.
Leeds win Championship title, Frank Lampard's Coventry City seal playoff spot
Leeds United sealed the Championship title while Frank Lampard guided Coventry City to the playoffs in a dramatic final day in the second tier.
Leeds United, Burnley win to close in on Premier League promotion
How USMNT's Wright joined Pulisic with hat trick for Coventry
Recap the numbers behind Haji Wright's hat trick for Coventry City vs. Sunderland.
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea eye Man Utd target Bellingham
Chelsea and Man United appear set to battle it out for the signature of Jobe Bellingham. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Norwich's Borja Sainz gets 6-game ban for spitting at opponent
Norwich City top scorer Borja Sainz has been handed a six-game ban after admitting to spitting at an opponent, the Football Association confirmed on Friday.
Jude Bellingham attends Sunderland game to watch brother
Jude Bellingham made an unlikely appearance at Ewood Park on Thursday -- but only in a spectatorial capacity.
EFL Championship Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeds United | 46 | +65 | 100 |
| 2 | Burnley | 46 | +53 | 100 |
| 3 | Sheffield United | 46 | +27 | 90 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 46 | +14 | 76 |
| 5 | Coventry City | 46 | +6 | 69 |
| 6 | Bristol City | 46 | +4 | 68 |
| 7 | Blackburn Rovers | 46 | +5 | 66 |
| 8 | Millwall | 46 | -2 | 66 |
| 9 | West Bromwich Alb.. | 46 | +10 | 64 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough | 46 | +8 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City | 46 | -5 | 61 |
| 12 | Sheffield Wednesd.. | 46 | -9 | 58 |
| 13 | Norwich City | 46 | +3 | 57 |
| 14 | Watford | 46 | -8 | 57 |
| 15 | Queens Park Range.. | 46 | -10 | 56 |
| 16 | Portsmouth | 46 | -13 | 54 |
| 17 | Oxford United | 46 | -16 | 53 |
| 18 | Stoke City | 46 | -17 | 51 |
| 19 | Derby County | 46 | -8 | 50 |
| 20 | Preston North End | 46 | -11 | 50 |
| 21 | Hull City | 46 | -10 | 49 |
| 22 | Luton Town | 46 | -24 | 49 |
| 23 | Plymouth Argyle | 46 | -37 | 46 |
| 24 | Cardiff City | 46 | -25 | 44 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Wilson Isidor | 13 | 46 | 2 |
| 12 | Eliezer Mayend.. | 10 | 40 | 5 |
| 14 | Romaine Mundle | 5 | 24 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Patrick Robert.. | 8 | 48 | 2 |
| 32 | Trai Hume | 6 | 47 | 3 |
| 12 | Eliezer Mayend.. | 5 | 40 | 10 |