What is often said to be the most lucrative game of football in the world, the financial windfall for promotion to the top flight is now worth an estimated £220million to the winner.
The Blades are favourites to end their play-off hoodoo at the 10th attempt, with nine previous play-off campaigns – including three Championship finals – having ended in defeat.
They finished 14 points clear of the Black Cats in the regular league campaign and manager Chris Wilder has spoken of how his team is in good shape to finish the job and earn an instant return to the Premier League.
Sunderland lost 1-0 at Bramall Lane in November but gained revenge with a 2-1 New Year’s Day victory on Wearside. They must repeat that feat if they are to end their eight-year absence from the Premier League, in which time they have dropped into League One and returned to the Championship.
Where to watch Championship play-off final
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. Coverage begins at 2pm BST ahead of kick-off at 3.01pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app. The game will also be available on NOW.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
