Sheffield United look to finish the job at Bramall Lane

The Blades carry a commanding 3-0 advantage from the first leg, putting them in pole position to book their place in the final and move one step closer to a coveted spot in next season's Premier League.

With only one promotion place still up for grabs, the race is heating up between the four clubs left in contention: Sheffield United, Sunderland, Coventry City and Bristol City.

After a long and demanding season, it all comes down to this high-stakes play-off format — two semi-finals played over two legs, followed by a one-off final at the iconic Wembley Stadium.

The structure of the play-offs favours those who performed better across the regular campaign. As such, the second legs are played at the home grounds of the higher-ranked teams, offering Sheffield United the chance to finish the job in front of their own supporters at Bramall Lane.

The Robins, though facing a steep uphill battle, will be desperate to salvage pride and attempt the improbable comeback. A strong start will be essential if Bristol City are to turn the tie around, but they'll need nothing short of a miracle to overcome the deficit.

Should the aggregate score be level after both legs, the tie would proceed to extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shootout. Victory on home soil would send the Blades to Wembley, where they would face either Sunderland or Coventry City in a winner-takes-all showdown for promotion to the top flight.