- Competition: Championship Playoffs – Semi-Final Second Leg
- Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST
- Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland
- First Leg Result: Coventry City 1–2 Sunderland
Match Preview
Sunderland hold a slender advantage heading into the second leg, having secured a 2–1 victory at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Goals from Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda gave the Black Cats the edge, despite Jack Rudoni's equalizer for the Sky Blues.
Under the guidance of manager Régis Le Bris, Sunderland ended a five-match losing streak with that first-leg win.
However, their recent home form is a concern, with three consecutive defeats at the Stadium of Light.
Coventry City, managed by Frank Lampard, dominated possession in the first leg but struggled to convert opportunities into goals.
Lampard remains optimistic, stating, "We obviously didn’t get the result we deserved... but we can’t drop our heads and understand there’s loads to play for."
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
- Sunderland: WLLLL
- Coventry City: LWLLW
Head-to-Head
- Last 5 Meetings: Coventry City W2, Draws 2, Sunderland W1
- Last Meeting at Stadium of Light: Sunderland 2–2 Coventry City (November 2024)
Team News
Sunderland: No major injury concerns reported. Coventry City: Rob Dickie is suspended following his red card in the first leg. Joe Williams is doubtful due to a knock sustained in the previous match.
Prediction
Sunderland 1–1 Coventry City (Aggregate: 3–2)
Sunderland's home struggles may allow Coventry to press for an equalizer, but the Black Cats' first-leg advantage could see them through to the playoff final. Expect a closely contested match with both teams finding the net. Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score – Yes
- Under 2.5 Goals
- Correct Score: 1–1
- First Team to Score: Sunderland
Note: Please verify the latest team news and player availability closer to match time, as injuries and suspensions may affect lineups.