Revealed: Kick-off time for Sheffield United's Championship play-off final against Sunderland

SHEFFIELD United's Championship play-off final against Sunderland at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 24 will kick off at 3pm, the EFL have confirmed.

It ended a frustratingly long wait for the time to be announced, which had placed the travel plans of many in jeopardy.

A statement on the Blades website read: "Following a meeting of the Safety Advisory Group this morning, this year's Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final kick-off time can now be confirmed as 3pm on Saturday 24th May.

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"The meeting included representatives from all relevant agencies and other stakeholders, including the Metropolitan Police and Wembley National Stadium."

Wembley Stadium. Picture: Getty Images.placeholder image
Wembley Stadium. Picture: Getty Images.

United have been allocated 35,531 for the east end of Wembley, with tickets having gone on sale to season-ticket holders on Wednesday lunch-time.

They go on sale to membership card holders from 9am on Friday. At 1pm, tickets go on general sale to supporters with an accredited Sheffield United previous purchase history and a minimum of 200 loyalty points.

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