The English Football League have today confirmed the play-off dates and times for the League One semi-finals. There is still work for Sunderland to do if they are to compete in the end-of-season extravaganza.
But Black Cats find themselves in a strong position going into the final five matches of the regular league campaign. They are sixth in the table on 73 points, level with Sheffield Wednesday in fifth and seventh-placed Wycombe, although they crucially have a game in hand on the Chairboys.
It is going to be a nail-biting finish and the Easter period could potentially be season-defining for Wednesday. After a home game with Shrewsbury on Friday, then face promotion rivals Plymouth Argyle on Monday.
