Sunderland's promotion dream is over after their slender play-off semi-final first leg lead was wiped out by Luton Town in the return at Kenilworth Road. The Black Cats had won the first leg 2-1 at the Stadium of Light but Tony Mowbray's patched-up side had no answer for the aerial bombardment they faced in the return.
Luton made full use of their height advantage and Gabe Osho put Luton ahead on the night - and levelled the tie - from a corner after ten minutes. And just before half-time, another set-piece led to Luton skipper Tom Lockyer heading the second goal which put Luton ahead overall.
Sunderland had outplayed Luton in the first leg but they were well-beaten in the second game, and the Hatters could and should have won by more with multiple shots cleared off the line, and two players missing an open goal in the second period. It means Luton will go forward to the Championship play-off final at Wembley on Saturday week to face either Middlesbrough or Coventry City, who play the second leg of their tie at the Riverside Stadium tomorrow night.
