One year on from Dan Ballard's play-off heroics, a night Sunderland will never forget

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·14 May 2026

One year on from Dan Ballard's play-off heroics, Sunderland still reflect on a night the club will not forget.

According to Sunderland Echo, football turns on moments, and over the past 12 months Sunderland have had plenty.

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That play-off evening remains a reference point, its impact still felt a year later.

It sits within a year rich in memories for the club and its supporters.

12 months on, that night continues to resonate as Sunderland look back on a year of moments.

Source: Sunderland Echo