
Officially: Sunderland Qualifies for the Premier League
The identity of the three clubs qualified for the Premier League for the 2025/2026 season was confirmed on Saturday evening after the conclusion of the Championship and the playoff matches.
Leeds United and Burnley secured direct promotion to the Premier League after finishing the season in first and second place in the Championship standings.
The third spot was clinched by Sunderland after their thrilling victory in the playoff final today against Sheffield United, where they turned around a deficit to win 2-1 in a match that witnessed a large attendance.
Meanwhile, Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town were relegated to the Championship after failing to maintain their position in the Premier League.
Leeds United and Burnley secured direct promotion to the Premier League after finishing the season in first and second place in the Championship standings.
The third spot was clinched by Sunderland after their thrilling victory in the playoff final today against Sheffield United, where they turned around a deficit to win 2-1 in a match that witnessed a large attendance.
Meanwhile, Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town were relegated to the Championship after failing to maintain their position in the Premier League.