The EFL said earlier this week that they remained in discussions with relevant stakeholders about the timing of a game which was confirmed for May 24 back in February. Sunderland booked their place in the final on Tuesday night, with United’s final place confirmed the previous evening after a comprehensive aggregate victory over Bristol City.

Sheffield United cruised into the Championship playoff final after goals from Kieffer Moore, Gustavo Hamer and Callum O'Hare produced a 3-0 win over Bristol City at Bramall Lane on Monday, securing a 6-0 aggregate success in the one-sided semi-final.

Sheffield United and Sunderland go head-to-head in a mouth-watering Championship Play-off Final on Saturday 24th May. Wembley Stadium plays host to one of the biggest football matches on the calendar, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with a place in next season’s Premier League on offer to the winner.