Sunderland are defending an unbeaten home record in the play-offs tonight as they look to book a place in the final against Sheffield United. To overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg, Coventry will have to record a first away win in six attempts.

Sunderland are expecting an FA charge after a minority of fans invaded the pitch following the conclusion of their play-off semi final against Coventry City.

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