Promotion to the top tier of English football can transform a club completely but for three sides, the pursuit of the promised land will end in heartbreak.
Watch the Championship play-offs on Sky SportsSunderland's fourth place finish doesn't tell the whole story as they ended the season bottom of the Championship form chart and must rally against a Coventry City side on the rise under Frank Lampard.
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Bristol City are severely lacking in star power, with their place in the play-offs a reflection of the fact that Liam Manning has made the team more than the sum of its parts. An already small squad has been weakened by key injuries so while my heart says the Robins, my head says Sheffield United have too much quality.
There's always a team that bursts into play-off contention at the last moment, and it's usually Coventry, and this year it was Coventry, but their run of form somewhat overshadowed Bristol City, who have crept into the top six thanks to a spring run that saw them beat just about all of their nearest rivals.
Michael Potts says... Sheffield United
Coventry City (5th) v Sunderland (4th)
Coventry City's resurgence under Frank Lampard has been hugely impressive and they will have their say but, ultimately, their semi-final hinges on how effectively Regis Le Bris can get the Wearsiders back to their best now that they have something to play for. I'm backing the Frenchman to work his magic.
Sunderland stayed in the top four from the first game to the last but will enter the play-offs 24th out of 24 teams in the form table, falling victim to their own hot start and losing a sense of jeopardy and intensity by April. If they can flip the switch and re-ignite for the play-offs, they have the talent to beat either team from the other tie at Wembley, but it's so hard to build an objective case for them against the Sky Blues.
Michael Potts says...Coventry City
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The Blades have not been totally convincing this term and could well come undone against Jobe Bellingham, Wilson Isidor, Enzo Le Fee and co. Wembley Way will be awash with red but it's the North East club that will be celebrating under the arch.
Coventry v Sheffield United. The four play-off teams have recorded just two victories in total over the last three rounds of matches: nobody is coming into this one with hurtling momentum.
Michael Potts says... Sheffield United
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