Battling for a spot in the Premier League, Sheffield United and Sunderland meet in the Championship playoff final on Saturday afternoon.
A winner will be crowned on the day in the capital, and here Sports Mole provides details of how to tune into the showpiece contest at Wembley Stadium, where a top-flight place is up for grabs.
What time does Sheffield United vs. Sunderland kick off?
Saturday's Championship playoff final will commence at the unconventional time of 3.01pm due to the EFL's Every Minute Matters campaign.
The initiative seeks to bring awareness to the importance of learning CPR, with over 270,000 people taking part in sessions since the programme's launch.
Where is Sheffield United vs. Sunderland being played?
A fitting occasion for the richest game in football, Sheffield United and Sunderland will lock horns at the home of English football, Wembley Stadium.
The venue has become the home of the EFL playoffs over the past decade and will host both the League One and League Two versions later this month.
How to watch Sheffield United vs. Sunderland in the UK
TV channels
Sheffield United vs. Sunderland will be available to watch on Sky Sports in the UK, bringing the channel's live Championship coverage for the 2024-25 term to a dramatic conclusion.
The fixture will be shown on the Sky Sports Main Event channel, which is channel number 401 for Sky customers, or alternatively supporters can watch on Sky Sports Football, which is channel number 403.
Online streaming
For those without Sky TV, the fixture will be streamed on the network's streaming service NOW, where viewers can purchase a monthly sports subscription or a one-day pass in order to view the Championship playoff final.
The streaming service will show the celebrations of the winning team following the match and can be accessed on an array of devices including computers, mobile phones and games consoles.
Highlights
Highlights of the Wembley showdown will be posted to the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after the full-time whistle has sounded in the English capital.
There are also set to be extended highlights on the two club's own accounts in the aftermath of the fixture, with potential behind-the-scenes content.
What is at stake for Sheffield United and Sunderland?
Simply, a place in the greatest league in the world.
The Premier League has passed through eight editions without Sunderland, whilst Sheffield United are aiming to return to the level at the first attempt.
The loser of the Wembley match faces another gruelling 46-game schedule in the Championship, away from the bright lights of England's top division.
Who will win Sheffield United vs. Sunderland?
Finishing a mammoth 14 points ahead of Sunderland during the regular season despite a two-point deduction, Sheffield United are the favourites for Saturday's final.
The Blades have players such as Gustavo Hamer and Callum O'Hare who are likely to provide a magical moment in order to take their side to the Premier League.
Prediction: Sheffield United 1-0 Sunderland
Carter White
