Championship Play-off Schedule: Key Dates for Sunderland’s Promotion Push
Sunderland are firmly positioned to secure a Championship play-off spot for the 2024/25 season. Despite recent setbacks against Leeds United and Hull City ending their automatic promotion hopes, the Black Cats maintain a comfortable 12-point gap over seventh-placed Coventry City.
The EFL has announced the complete schedule for the Championship play-offs, with matches spread across May 2025:
Semi-Final First Legs:
• May 8, 2025 (Thursday) – 20:00: 6th vs 3rd
• May 9, 2025 (Friday) – 20:00: 5th vs 4th
Semi-Final Second Legs:
• May 12, 2025 (Monday) – 20:00: 3rd vs 6th
• May 13, 2025 (Tuesday) – 20:00: 4th vs 5th
The Championship play-off final is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Wembley Stadium, where two teams will battle for the coveted Premier League promotion spot.
Potential Play-off Matchups and Opposition
Currently sitting in fourth position, Sunderland’s most likely semi-final opponent would be West Bromwich Albion, managed by former Black Cats boss Tony Mowbray. However, several teams remain in contention for the play-off spots, including:
• Blackburn Rovers
• Frank Lampard’s Coventry City
• Bristol City
The atmosphere promises to be electric, with Sunderland expecting to match or exceed their previous play-off final attendance of 46,000 supporters from their 2021 League One promotion campaign.
With 12 games remaining in the regular season, Regis Le Bris’s side can use this period to fine-tune their tactics and maintain momentum heading into the crucial play-off matches.
For Sunderland fans eager to witness their team’s potential return to the Premier League after an eight-year absence, securing tickets early will be essential. The club will announce ticket details and travel arrangements as the play-off dates approach.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Sunderland’s promotion push – register your interest for play-off tickets now through the official club website!
