It was Sheffield United who took the lead, a lead they kept until there was a quarter of an hour left.
Then the 20-year-old Frenchman Eliezer Mayenda equalized for Sunderland.
After 90 minutes played, it looked like it would go to extra time in the qualifying final.
But in the 95th minute, Tom Watson – brought up in Sunderland but already set for Brighton next season – made it 2–1.
In Sheffield United, the Swedish acquaintance Anel Ahmedhodzic can be found. The former Malmö player started the match and was substituted in the 97th minute.
The Premier League qualifying final is often called "the world's most valuable match" as teams secure large sums by winning it.
According to BBC, Sunderland secures at least 220 million pounds, 2.8 billion kronor, through advancement to the English top league.
