Black Cats head coach Alex Neil and Wednesday boss Darren Moore have often played with a 3-5-2 system this season, and it’s likely that’s how both sides will line up at the Stadium of Light on Friday.
The two clubs will then meet again at Hillsborough for the second leg next week, with the winner progressing to this month’s play-off final at Wembley.
For a bit of fun we’ve made a combined starting XI with players from both clubs.
Here’s who made the cut:
For a bit of fun we’ve made a combined starting XI with players from both clubs.
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