Sheffield United suffered a heart break at Wembley after Sunderland won the Championship play-off final.

The Blades took a first half lead thanks to Tyrese Campbell.

But the Black Cats started the second half much stronger and Eliezer Mayenda equalised for Sunderland. Then Tom Watson scored five minutes into injury time, ending United’s hopes of a return to the top flight.

Tyrese Campbell scored for Sheffield United in the play-off final. | Sportimage

placeholder image — Tyrese Campbell scored for Sheffield United in the play-off final. | Sportimage

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Fans in red and white wiped away tears after their hopes were dashed again after so many near misses. The Blades’ last win at Wembley was in the 1925 FA Cup final and they were hoping to return to the Premier League after a single season in 2022/23.

United could have been two up in the first half after Harrison Burrows rifled one in from the edge of the box, but it was ruled offside.

Thousands of fans were left with a sad trip home and dreams of what could have been.