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Sunderland Are Officially Relegated In The Most Sunderland Way Possible
It's been on the cards for a while but Sunderland have been officially relegated from the Championship today.
Chris Coleman's side were 1-0 up against relegation rivals Burton Albion through Paddy McNair and looked to be surviving for another week.
However, former player Darren Bent equalised four minutes from time before Liam Boyce added a stoppage time winner for the visitors, 23rd in the table but still with a fighting chance of staying up
The Black Cats thought they had levelled in the dying embers when the ball was bundled over the line but it was ruled out by the referee.
:alarm_clock: FULL TIME: Despite taking an early lead in the game through Paddy McNair, #SAFC fall to defeat at the hands of Burton Albion, thanks to two late goals. pic.twitter.com/rLIegniWeN
- Sunderland AFC :red_circle::white_circle: (@SunderlandAFC) April 21, 2018
With Burton and Bolton, who occupy the final relegation spot, playing each other next Saturday and Sunderland only having two games to play, they will now be playing Accrington Stanley away in the third tier next season.
Here's how social media reacted:
Sunderland spend a year going "enjoy burton away" to Newcastle fans.
Sunderland get relegated to the Championship.
Sunderland concede a last minute goal away at Burton.
Sunderland equalise in the 94th.
It's disallowed.
Sunderland get relegated.
I love this game.
- NG (@NewcastleGoals) April 21, 2018
The sound of Sunderland slipping into League One. Relegated. Beaten 2-1 by Burton pic.twitter.com/lb1Pqy1lbh
- Simon Bird (@SimonBird_) April 21, 2018
Two years ago:
Sunderland fans told Newcastle fans to enjoy Burton Albion.....
This year:
Sunderland are relegated to League One by Burton Albion :joy:
Karma is only a bitch if you are. #NUFC
- JΛKE BUCKLEY :flag_au: (@TheMasterBucks) April 21, 2018
Sunderland are relegated to League One.
1-0 up, they lost 2-1 at home to Burton.
Former #SAFC striker Darren Bent equalised.
It's been a miserable season for all concerned.
:radio::soccer:https://t.co/ze1p0LaumR pic.twitter.com/NS6Js15nnF
- BBC 5 live Sport (@5liveSport) April 21, 2018
Sunderland have been relegated to the third tier of English football for the second time in the club's 138-year history.
Back-to-back relegations. pic.twitter.com/QjZ22nEYOV
- Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 21, 2018
BREAKING: Sunderland are officially relegated. Burton playing Bolton means one of those teams will be on at least 41 points next weekend. SAFC can only finish on 40 points.
- Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) April 21, 2018
A sad, day day if you're a Mackem.
Featured Image Credit: PA
Topics: Football News, Football, Sunderland, League One, relegation, championship
