Sunderland fans livid as new announcement made ahead of Sheffield United clash
Sunderland supporters’ celebrations wilted recently amid controversy surrounding their Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium.
The Black Cats are due to face Sheffield United for a place in the Premier League on 24 May in the capital.
Given the Wearsiders’ large fanbase, securing a ticket for the grand event is proving difficult, and supporters have voiced their discontent.
Sunderland ticket announcement causes outrage
A last-minute header from Dan Ballard booked Sunderland’s place in the play-off final, with Coventry City dumped out of the competition.
There was a raucous sell-out crowd who witnessed history in what can only be described as complete and utter chaos.
With Wembley on the horizon, supporters have desperately been trying to buy tickets for the impending clash.
However, there has been ticketing controversy with a host of season ticket holders unable to get their hands on tickets.
Many pointed the finger of blame at host ticket site Ticketmaster, while others felt Sunderland themselves were to blame.
Prices range from £37 to £105 for adults, while for children, they can be bought for between £18.50 and £52.50.
London to be a sea of red and white for play-off weekend
Anyone who has witnessed Sunderland at Wembley will know that masses descend on the capital to cheer on their team.
The last time the Black Cats marched on Trafalgar Square was when the North East club defeated Wycombe Wanderers in the League One play-off final.
On the night before the game, the famous London landmark was painted with red and white, with grown men swimming in fountains.
As Regis Le Bris’ team prepare for their clash with the Blades, there will be a double dose of the colours on show.
Sheffield United also possess a substantial fanbase, which will make for an electric atmosphere at the home of football.
Also donning the famous red and white, it will be hard to avoid the respective fan bases for those in the city centre.
The game itself is set to be a close encounter, with both sides defeating each other in the close season.
If Sunderland can produce another Ballard moment in the final against Chris Wilder’s side, then England’s capital will literally be rocking.