Sheffield United and Sunderland face off at Wembley on Saturday afternoon as they aim to return to the Premier League via the Championship playoff final. Sheffield United cruised to a 6–0 aggregate victory over Bristol City in their semi-final, while Sunderland required a last-gasp Dan Ballard header to bypass Coventry City in extra-time. The Blades looked on course to secure an automatic promotion spot but were eventually pipped by Burnley, and they became just the third team in Championship history to record 90 points without finishing in the top two. Chris Wilder's team selection is expected to be largely unchanged, with midfielder Ollie Arblaster still out due to a long-term knee injury. Rhys Norrington-Davies is also expected to miss out due to a groin injury. Sheffield United's predicted lineup includes Cooper, Choudhury, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, and Burrows, with Sydie Peck and Hamer in midfield. Sunderland, on the other hand, are expected to start with Patterson, Hume, Ballard, O'Nien, and Cirkin, with Wilson Isidor up front. The Black Cats are looking to complete an arduous eight-year journey back to the Premier League, and a win on Saturday would be a significant step towards achieving that goal. The match is set to kick off at 15:01 BST, with Chris Kavanagh as the referee and John Brooks as the VAR. Sheffield United's fans will be hoping that their team can secure a swift return to the top flight, while Sunderland's supporters will be eager to see their team overcome the odds and achieve promotion. The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly matched, with Sheffield United winning three of the last five meetings and Sunderland winning two. The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 2–1 win for Sunderland on January 1, 2025. With the stakes high and the tension palpable, this Championship playoff final is set to be an exciting and closely contested match.