Sunderland made sure of a play-off place with a win at Morecambe on the final day. The Black Cats went into the game at the Mazuma Stadium knowing that a win would clinch a top six finish regardless of results elsewhere, and they achieved their objective under their own steam.
Nathan Broadhead scored the only goal early in the game before he limped off before half-time. Sunderland could have extended their lead in the second half but were unable to convert the chances they fashioned, but in the end a single goal was enough.
They end the season in fifth place in League One, and will face fourth-placed Sheffield Wednesday in the play-off semi-final with the first leg at the Stadium of Light on Friday, and the second leg at Hillsborough the following Monday. it is the third time in four years that Sunderland have been involved in the play-offs.
