Sunderland fans may recall that VAR was previously in operation during the club’s League One play-off final against Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley. On that occasion, the technology was available but ultimately went unused in any major incidents. To date, that remains the only competitive fixture in Sunderland’s history where VAR has been in place.

Sheffield United and Sunderland will face each other in the Championship Play-Off Final with both sides aiming to get back into the Premier League for next season.Dan Ballard’s 122nd minute