Sunderland join Portsmouth in Checkatrade Trophy final at Wembley

Pompey will face Sunderland in the Checkatrade Trophy final.

The Black Cats booked their place in the March 31 showdown at Wembley with a 2-0 win at Bristol Rovers.

Sunderland celebrate Will Grigg's opening goal Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

placeholder image — Sunderland celebrate Will Grigg's opening goal Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Will Grigg handed Jack Ross’ side the lead on 44 minutes – his second goal for the club following his £4m move from Wigan in the January transfer window.

Fellow new arrival Lewis Morgan, who is on loan from Celtic, then added a second three minutes after the break to send Sunderland to Wembley for the first time since the 2014 Carabao Cup final.

Pompey’s passage to the final was secured with a 3-0 win at League Two Bury last week.

The Black Cats currently sit three points clear of Pompey in League One with a game in hand.

The Blues have been handed 39,659 tickets for the game.

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