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The Championship semi-finals feature the third-placed team (Sunderland) against the sixth-placed team (Luton Town) in one semi-final, with the fourth-placed team (Middlesbrough) playing the fifth-placed team (Coventry City) in the other semi-final. The first leg in both ties have been played this weekend. In this article we look back at the results to see which teams have the best chance to reach the Championship play off final.
The two semi-final winners will then meet in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium on May 27 to decide the third and final promoted team from the Championship to the Premier League.
Sunderland vs Luton Town
Sunderland are the favorites to win this semi-final after finishing third in the Championship table, while Luton Town finished sixth. Sunderland have a strong squad with a good mix of experience and youth, and they will be confident of winning promotion back to the Premier League after a six-year absence. The first leg of the semi-final was played at the Stadium of Light on May 13, and Sunderland came from behind to win 2-1. Elijah Adebayo gave Luton Town the lead in the 11th minute, but Alex Pritchard equalized for Sunderland in the 39th minute. Trai Hume then scored the winner for Sunderland in the 63rd minute.
The second leg of the semi-final will be played at Kenilworth Road on May 16, and Sunderland will be looking to book their place in the play-off final. Luton Town will be hoping to overturn the deficit and cause an upset.
Middlesbrough vs Coventry City
Middlesbrough and Coventry City are both evenly matched, and this semi-final could go either way. Middlesbrough finished fourth in the Championship table, while Coventry City finished fifth. Middlesbrough have a good squad with a number of experienced players, while Coventry City are a young and exciting team. This is a tough match to call, and it could be decided by a moment of magic from one of the players. The first leg of the semi-final was played at the Riverside Stadium on May 14, and the match ended in a 0-0 draw. Both teams had chances to win the game, but neither could find the back of the net. The second leg of the semi-final will be played at the Coventry Building Society Arena on May 17, and it will be a winner-takes-all affair. Middlesbrough and Coventry City will be looking to book their place in the play-off final, and it should be an exciting match.
Championship play off final
The winners of the two semi-finals will meet in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium on May 27. The play-off final is a one-off match, and it will be a winner-takes-all affair. Tickets for the Championship play off final are available. The two teams will be looking to achieve their dream of promotion to the Premier League, and it should be an exciting match.
