Sunderland sealed a dramatic return to the Premier League for the first time in eight years with a 2-1 comeback win over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley, thanks to a last-gasp winner from departing youngster Tom Watson.
Trailing to Tyrese Campbell’s clever first-half finish, the Black Cats weathered heavy pressure and a disallowed goal to stay in the contest.
With time slipping away, Eliezer Mayenda rifled home the equaliser before Watson delivered the decisive blow in stoppage time, curling past Michael Cooper to crown an unforgettable afternoon.
Despite dominating the first half, the Blades paid for missed chances and now face another year in the Championship. Sunderland, meanwhile, end eight years of heartache at Wembley and finally reclaim their place among England’s elite.
