Sunderland take on Sheffield Wedneday at the Stadium of Light on Friday night in the first leg of their play-off semi-final. The game kicks-off at 7.45pm and Sunderland will be looking to build a lead to take to Hillsborough for Monday's second leg.
Alex Neil's side secured their play-off spot with a 1-0 win at Morecambe on the final day of the season, which saw them finish in fifth place in League One. The Black Cats go into the play-offs in good form, and on the back of a 13-game unbeaten run.
Sheffield Wednesday made sure of their place in the play-offs with a 4-1 home win against Portsmouth on the final day, which was enough for them to finish fourth - one point above Sunderland. Darren Moore's men have lost just one of their last 11 games.
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The Owls beat Sunderland 3-0 at Hillsborough back in November, thanks to goals from Theo Corbeanu, Florian Kamberi, and Lee Gregory. But the Black Cats - under then-boss Lee Johnson - avenged that defeat at the end of December as they thrashed the South Yorkshire side 5-0 on Wearside, with Ross Stewart helping himself to a hat-trick, and Callum Doyle and Benji Kimpioka also on the scoresheet, to go into the New Year at the top of the table.
Now the sides must do battle again over two legs in the play-offs, with the winners going through to meet either MK Dons or Wycombe Wanderers in the final at Wembley on Saturday, May 21.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Friday's game.
Can I watch Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday live on television?
Yes, the game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event (channel 401) and Sky Sports Football (403), with coverage starting at 7pm
Is there a live stream for Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday?
No, because the game has been picked for live broadcast on Sky Sports.
Where can I watch highlights of Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Highlights of the play-off first leg tieswill be shown on the EFL on Quest show on the Quest TV channel on Saturday night, beginning at 9pm. The highlights show will be repeated at 10am on Sunday.
Quest can be found on Freeview (channel 12), Sky (144), Freesat (167), BT (37), and Virgin (169).
Where can I listen to Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Live commentary of the match will be broadcast on BBC Radio Newcastle, with commentator Nick Barnes and summariser Gary Bennett.
How can I get live updates during Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Our Sunderland AFC writer James Hunter will be at the Stadium of Light, bringing you live updates on the ChronicleLive blog throughout the 90 minutes, plus all the post-match reaction.
Where can I buy tickets for Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Tickets, priced at £20 for adults and £10 concessions, are now on sale and can be bought via the club's online box office here.
Tickets can also be purchased by telephone on 0371 911 1973, or in person at the Stadium of Light ticket office.
What is the early team news ahead of Sunderland vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Alex Neil is keeping his cards close to his chest as far as Nathan Broadhead's fitness is concerned.
The on-loan Everton striker limped out of Sunderland's win at Morecambe, and Neil said only that he would 'make a call' on him ahead of Friday's game.
Sunderland also have doubts over defenders Dennis Cirkin and Callum Doyle both missing out on the final day trip to Morecambe due to injury.
Neil is hopeful that Cirkin will be fit to return from his calf issue for the play-off games and said that Doyle's injury does not seem too serious.
Carl Winchester is out of action with a groin injury which is likely to rule him out of the play-offs.
Leon Dajaku reported back to the Acadamy of Light this week after recovering from illness back home in Germany, but Neil says it is too early for him to be involved.
Aiden McGeady was included in the squad at Morecambe having been sidelined since November with a knee ligament injury.
But long-term absentees Jordan Willis (patella tendon), and Niall Huggins (heel) have already been ruled out until next season.
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