Sunderland stun Sheffield United in playoff
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Sheffield United couldn't have had an easier time in the semifinals of the promotion playoffs as Chris Wilder's side beat Bristol City 3-0 in both legs. Sunderland, on the other hand, needed every single second of the 210 minutes of regular and extra time to see off Frank Lampard and Haji Wright's Coventry City.
Sunderland have now done something no other side have in English Football League (EFL) history in defeating Sheffield United at Wembley.
It was a fifth consecutive defeat in an EFL Championship play-off final for Sheffield United. No side has appeared in more without ever earning promotion
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BBC Sport looks at the omens that might be in Sheffield United's favour as they look to end their wretched play-off record against Sunderland on Saturday.