Trains travelling from Sunderland to the capital on Friday were almost entirely sold out, as fans head south to watch Sunderland and Sheffield United meet in the 2025 English Football League (EFL) Championship play-off final on Saturday.

As Sunderland prepare to take on Sheffield United for a place in the Premier League, here is a pick of top spots to go to enjoy the action

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