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2003/04 English League Championship, 2003/2004 English League Championship
Sunderland
8-3-3
, 27 PTS
0
Rotherham United
2-7-6
, 13 PTS
0
Summary
Commentary
Statistics
Line-Ups
Match Formations
SUN
ROT
No.
Name
1
Mart Poom
3
George McCartney
5
Gary Breen
33
Julio Arca
16
Darren Williams
8
Jeff Whitley
25
Colin Healy
12
John Oster
11
Tommy Smith
15
Sean Thornton
9
Kevin Kyle
10
Marcus Stewart
14
Michael Proctor
Substitutes
13
Michael Ingham
22
Joachim Bjorklund
19
Alan Quinn
Game Information
Stadium of Light
8:00 PM, 21 October 2003
Sunderland, England
Attendance: 24,506
Referees:
C Foy
Match Timeline
Sunderland
Rotherham United
KO
HT
56
71
81
FT
90+2
Match Commentary
Match Stats
SUN
ROT
Possession
63
%
37
63
37
%
Shots on Goal
12
1
Shot Attempts
17
7
Yellow Cards
1
3
Corner Kicks
6
4
Saves
1
10
EFL Championship News
Southampton promoted to Premier League
Adam Armstrong's first-half goal proved the difference for the Saints as they defeat Leeds United and return to the Premier League.
Southampton's Russell Martin proud after playoff final win
Southampton head coach Russell Martin lauded his team's performance as they beat Leeds United 1-0 in the Championship playoff final on Sunday and said he will cry with joy after they secured their promotion back to the Premier League.
Southampton the deserved winners of Premier League promotion
Southampton beat Leeds to win the sport's "richest game" and earn promotion into the Premier League, but the hard part is just beginning.