Sunderland snatch play-off spot on dramatic final day as Millwall miss out

PLAY-OFF SPOT SECURED: Sunderland beat Preston to snatch a play-off spot. Pic: Tim Markland/PA

Sunderland snatched a place in the Sky Bet Championship play-offs at Millwall’s expense on a dramatic final round of regular games, while Coventry also secured a top-six finish.

Tony Mowbray’s Black Cats took sixth spot following a 3-0 win at Preston, where Amad Diallo, Alex Pritchard and Jack Clarke netted after the break.