The debate of whether Newcastle United fans want Sunderland back in the Premier League has raged on social media ever since Dan Ballard’s header ... United’s Carabao Cup triumph to inspire ...

Sunderland AFC qualified for the Premier League promotion playoff final, where they will face Sheffield United.

Ballard’s 122nd-minute header earned Sunderland a 1-1 draw on the night, and a 3-2 victory on aggregate. They will meet Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley on May 24 ...