Black Cats in playoff final

SUNDERLAND reached the Championship playoff final in the most dramatic fashion as Dan Ballard's goal in the dying seconds of extra time sealed a 3-2 aggregate victory against Frank Lampard’s Coventry on Tuesday.

- BY VOICE SPORTS TEAM

Regis Le Bris’ span trailed to Ephron Mason-Clark’s goal late in the second half of the semi-final second leg.

But, with a penalty shoot-out moments away, Ballard headed home in stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw and spark wild celebrations from fans packed into the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland will face Sheffield United in the play-off final at Wembley next Saturday.