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Sunderland Under-23s lost the Premier League 2 Play-Off final following a 5-3 defeat on penalties to Crystal Palace.
After it ended 0-0 in 90 minutes, extra-time was required, but still neither side could break the deadlock.
Palace made no mistake with their five penalties, while Ellis Taylor missed for the Lads, as the hosts gained promotion to the first division.
Two changes were made from the Ladsâ 2-0 win at Stoke City in the semi-final, with Cieran Dunne and Brandon Taylor coming in for Stephen Wearne and a trialist.
Dan Neil once again captained the side, with top goalscorer Josh Hawkes operating from the wing.