Sunderland makes historic comeback to Premier League with stoppage-time Wembley win

Sunderland achieved a historic return to the Premier League with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium.

The match was decided in dramatic fashion when substitute Tom Watson fired Sunderland into the Premier League with a winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time, completing a remarkable turnaround.

This victory was notable as Sunderland became the first team since Leicester City in the 1995/96 season to trail at half-time in the second-tier playoff final and still go on to win. Their journey to Wembley was itself dramatic, having secured their place with a stoppage-time goal against Coventry City.

Historically, the match held additional significance. Sheffield United had not won at Wembley since their FA Cup triumph in 1925, while Sunderland had only two wins there since their 1973 FA Cup victory.

"Substitute Tom Watson fired Sunderland into the Premier League with a dramatic winner in the FIFTH MINUTE of stoppage time," highlighting the intensity and unpredictability of the playoff final.

This comeback not only marks a triumphant return for Sunderland but also adds a memorable chapter to the club's storied history at Wembley.

The win ensures Sunderland's participation in the Premier League next season, fulfilling the hopes of their passionate fanbase and setting the stage for a new chapter in top-flight football.

Sunderland staged a historic comeback to the Premier League with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sheffield United in the Championship playoff final at Wembley. Substitute Tom Watson scored a stoppage-time winner, marking the first time since 1995/96 a team trailed at half-time in the final and won.