Chris Rigg has made Championship play-off ultimate historical past simply by beginning for Sunderland in opposition to Sheffield United.
The Black Cats and Blades are preventing for Premier League promotion after ending fourth and third within the Championship respectively.
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Sheffield United thrashed Bristol Metropolis 6-0 of their semi-final legs, with Sunderland beating Coventry Metropolis 3-2 in a dramatic tie.
Academy star Rigg has made 46 appearances for the membership this season and been chosen of their beginning XI by supervisor Regis Le Bris.
This has made him the youngest ever participant to function in a play-off ultimate, with the midfielder simply 17-years-old.
Rigg has featured 71 instances for Sunderland since making his debut in January 2023.
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He was named on the bench in each legs in opposition to Coventry however got here on in its place in every fixture.
Sunderland have spent eight seasons exterior of the Premier League after their relegation on the finish of the 2016/17 season.
They suffered back-to-back relegations and spent 4 campaigns in League One earlier than returning to the Championship in 2022.
Le Bris’ facet practically went behind within the opening minute however Anthony Patterson pulled off a superb cease to disclaim Kieffer Moore.
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