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Some of the most dramatic EFL play-off matches

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They were first introduced to the EFL in 1987 and have been staged after every season since.  Some hate them and others love them.  Author | Josh T Let's explore some of their greatest matches. They were first introduced to the EFL in 1987 and have been staged after every season since. Some hate them and others love them. Let's explore some of their greatest matches. Sheffield United 1 - 2 Sunderland  We could have easily included Sunderland’s equally dramatic semi-final from 2025 in this article but given what was at stake, we picked this one instead.  Tom Watson struck in the 95th minute to seal promotion for Sunderland and break Sheffield United hearts in a dramatic Championship play-off final at Wembley.  Super News Affiliate covered some of the best moments of the day in the video below.  Sheffield Wednesday 5 - 1 Peterborough United  (The match finished 5-5 on aggregate, Sheffield Wednesday won 5-3 on penalties.) Sheffield Wednesday pulled one of...

FA Cup: Gateshead 0 - 2 Charlton

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Charlton Athletic saw off a battling performance from National League North side Gateshead to reach the third round of the FA Cup. Jayden Stockley opened the scoring for Charlton, heading home Conor Washington's cross in the 30th minute. They doubled their advantage after the break when Ben Purrington's volley deflected in off Stockley. Gateshead created many chances, with forward Macauley Langstaff blazing wildly over the bar after a one-on-one with goalkeeper Stephen Henderson in the second half. The highlights  Watch the highlights of the match in the video below More reaction The official Gateshead account posted on Twitter: "We couldn’t be more proud. Thank you for your support." We couldn’t be more proud ❤️ Thank you for your support, #HeedArmy 👏 #EmiratesFACup | #WorClub ⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/RcvfL5RKa5 — Gateshead FC (@GatesheadFC) December 3, 2021 Their manager added on ITV Sport: "I think the lads are very disappointed in there. But when all...