This is how it played out as Sunderland secure play-off spot but pick up one big injury concern

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Sunderland secured a play-off spot with a narrow but ultimately comfortable victory at Morecambe on the final day of the regular League One season.

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The Black Cats will face Sheffield Wednesday in the semi finals, with MK Dons to play Wycombe Wanderers in other tie.

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Nathan Broadhead’s only goal meant Sunderland’s fate was in their own hands right from the off, and Plymouth’s heavy defeat at MK

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An excellent afternoon for the Black Cats was marred only by an injury to Broadhead, who left the pitch in the first half with a muscle injury.

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The Everton loanee will be a major injury concern for those play-off fixtures, which start in less than a week.

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Elliot Embleton and Alex Pritchard all return to the starting XI, likely moving Luke O’Nien to the left of a back three in Callum Doyle’s absence.

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Portsmouth take an early lead at Sheffield Wednesday, nudging Sunderland up to fourth in the early table.

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Plymouth Argyle vs MK Dons LIVE: Stunned 10-man Pilgrims beaten 5-0

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