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Sunderland will compete in the Premier League next season after securing a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final.
According to football finance expert Kieran Maguire, the Black Cats’ promotion means more than just a return to top-flight football—it has financial implications for Newcastle United and other Premier League clubs.
Late Wembley Goal Sends Sunderland Up
Trailing at half-time, Sunderland staged a comeback at Wembley. Eliezer Mayenda levelled the score in the second half before Tom Watson struck in the 95th minute to complete the turnaround.
The win earns Sunderland an estimated £200 million through Premier League revenue streams, including broadcast rights and commercial deals.
The result also sets the stage for the return of the Tyne-Wear derby, last played in the Premier League during the 2015/16 season.
Promotion Halts Premier League Payment Redistribution
Sunderland’s promotion affects the redistribution of parachute payments among Premier League clubs. These payments, intended for relegated sides, decrease over three years:
- £48 million in year one
- £39 million in year two
- £17 million in year three
If a club returns to the top flight before receiving all payments, the remaining amount is shared among other clubs.
With Leeds and Burnley already promoted, their early returns saved Premier League clubs a combined £56 million. Had Sheffield United joined them, that number would have reached £95 million.
But Sunderland’s victory ensures Sheffield United will still receive their year-two parachute payment of £39 million, reducing the redistribution that clubs like Newcastle United would have benefited from.
“If a club is promoted back before receiving all three payments, the remaining funds stay within the Premier League’s coffers and are redistributed among the other clubs,” said Maguire.
Tyne-Wear Derby Back on the Schedule
While missing out on a financial boost, Newcastle United now face the return of one of England’s fiercest rivalries. The Tyne-Wear derby will be back in the Premier League for the 2025/26 season, reigniting a historic battle between two North East giants.
Sunderland join Burnley and Leeds in the top flight, while Sheffield United remain in the Championship for another campaign.
This article was updated 3 weeks ago