Sunderland and Coventry City yesterday shattered the record for the highest combined attendance across a two-legged Championship semi-final - bedlam greeting the final whistle at the Stadium of Light

There are some games you only remember for a split second, a game defined by one single moment and Sunderland will never forget Dan Ballard’s header.

Frank Lampard pushed away a Sunderland fan who tried to take a selfie with him moments after his Coventry team lost in the Championship play-off semi-final. Dan Ballard’s goal in the final

FRANK LAMPARD reacted furiously as a taunting pitch invader tried to take a selfie after Coventry’s last-gasp play-off agony. Dan Ballard’s 122nd-minute equalizer booked Sunderland a

The Black Cats reached the Championship play-off final after Dan Ballard's last-gasp header in extra time decided their semi-final tie against Coventry City

Sunderland found the most spectacular route possible into the Championship play-off final and they put a smile on one lucky punter's face too. The Black Cats will face Sheffield United at Wembley in the richest game in English football with a place in the Premier League on the line.

Sunderland will take on Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley after their dramatic win over Coventry.

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Kevin Phillips reckoned Sunderland were second best against Coventry City but was proud they made it through to Wembley. The ex-Black Cats goal king – a true legend on Wearside – was impressed by the atmosphere and was delighted for his old club as they came through the play-off semi final thanks to Dan Ballard's last-gasp winner.