Former FIFA referee Keith Hackett has accused Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor of an “outrageous act of simulation” during the Black Cats’ midweek Championship play-off semi-final triumph over Coventry City.

Sunderland's 2-1 win in the first leg was their first victory against Coventry since February 2007, ending a run of 10 games without a win against the Sky Blues (D5 L5). Coventry have won two of their past five away games against Sunderland in all competitions (D3), having won just one of their first 18 visits to the Black Cats (D8 L9).

Sunderland Stun Coventry in Sensational Play-Off ThrillerIn a moment that will live long in Wearside folklore, Sunderland booked their place at Wembley with an astonishing late goal in extra time to