Summary

  • Burnley relegated despite victory

  • Villa, Leicester & Stoke also win

  • Struggling Newcastle hold West Brom

  • FT: Everton 0-2 Sunderland

  1. KICK-OFFpublished at 13:47 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Back under way at Goodison. What have you got, Everton and Sunderland?

  2. Postpublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Bradley Johnson is popping up all over the place for Norwich and his low shot is deflected wide. Got to be more goals in this one. Got to be.

  3. Postpublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Now it's Ipswich's turn to do some attacking and Freddie Sears heads over the bar at the far post. 25 minutes left in this play-off semi-final first leg.

    You can follow minute-by-minute updates of that game in a separate page - click here to follow action from Portman Road.

  4. Postpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Chris Waddle
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "Everton are dictating. Sunderland need to change it. With Jermain Defoe and Connor Wickham playing wide, it's not playing to their strengths."

  5. Postpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at St James' Park

    "Newcastle United's fans around St. James' Park are currently focusing their attentions on events at Goodison Park via TV screens as fierce North-East rivals Sunderland face Everton.

    "It could come down to a straight Tyne-Wear fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League - so the thousands of members of the Toon Army already around this great old stadium are currently urging on Everton before homing in on their own crisis-hit club."

  6. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Mike W: Everton cheat the manager and fans. They pick themselves up for big teams but look like they can't be bothered in games like this.

    Michal Koziol: This game so far shows how overrated Lukaku is. Nowhere near £28 million.

  7. Mystic you...published at 13:37 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

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  8. Postpublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    It's getting a bit tasty in the East Anglia play-off derby. Cameron Jerome has been booked for a tangle of legs with an Ipswich player. One set of fans cheers the decision, the other groans. Norwich doing the attacking - Bradley Johnson's low shot being saved.

    You can follow minute-by-minute updates of that game in a separate page - click here to follow action from Portman Road.

  9. Postpublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Martin Fisher
    Match of the Day commentator

    "With just three games to go Tottenham Hotspur hold a slender one-point advantage over Southampton in their tussle to clinch the last definite Europa League qualification place for next season.

    "I very much doubt it's a climax that has the hearts of Spurs supporters fluttering with excitement.

    "I commentated on Stoke's defeat at Swansea a week ago when they failed to do themselves justice.

    "I expect a big improvement on Saturday and, having picked up a rare win at White Hart Lane in November, the chance to record their first ever double over the Londoners should provide sufficient motivation."

  10. Postpublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Alistair Mann
    BBC Match of the Day commentator

    "The famous American circus impresario PT Barnum is often attributed as the man who first introduced the idea that there's no such thing as bad publicity. It's debatable whether Newcastle United would agree with the sentiment.

    "Perhaps poignantly, this week marks the 60th anniversary of their last domestic trophy success and there's not a single one of their thousands of fiercely loyal supporters who wouldn't gladly sacrifice the constant spotlight for just a taste of some on-field glory.

    "The contrast to the mood of visitors West Brom couldn't be starker. With Albion's status all but secured, courtesy of a stunning win at Old Trafford, they'll be able to express themselves without any of the anxiety that is sure to engulf the home dressing room.

    "Perhaps another PT Barnum quote may be appropriate for the Newcastle players entrusted to cope with what's sure to be a cauldron of angst within St James Park: "Fortune always favours the brave and never helps a man who doesn't help himself."

  11. Postpublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Jonathan Pearce
    BBC Match of the Day commentator

    "Who would have thought Leicester would be this close to safety after four and a half months in the bottom three?

    "Who would have thought Pearson would have still been in a job? His belief never wavered though, even after watching game after game snatched away from a team that has looked shot-shy at times and defensively leaky at others, but never outclassed.

    "The Saints are just the sort of team capable of throwing the whole relegation equation into confusion again as they chase points for Europa League qualification.

    "Ronald Koeman isn't happy with the way their season is petering out. Just four wins in 13 games has destroyed optimistic hopes of Champions League football. He'll now be looking for renewed momentum to take into next season before he again adds to the squad this summer with added fire power up front."

  12. Postpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Guy Mowbray
    BBC Match of the Day commentator

    "It's Hull's most significant league game since the final-day draw against Cardiff that got them back into the Premier League two years ago, with a feeling that one more win might be enough to keep them there - whilst defeat would hugely increase the threat of relegation.

    "To add further tension, it's a game against a club that has stuck in the Tigers' claws in recent times.

    "Burnley, of course, absolutely have to win all their remaining three games to even have a chance of staying up, but any optimists left in the Clarets camp will welcome the run beginning here.

    "The Lancashire side have won eight of the last nine meetings of the clubs, and been victorious in all of their last four visits to East Yorkshire."

  13. Postpublished at 13:33 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Shall we look ahead to our 3pm kick-offs? Yep, let's do it.

  14. HALF-TIMEpublished at 13:31 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

  15. Postpublished at 13:30 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Chris Waddle
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "That should have been the opening goal. Costel Pantilimon has a good season and kept Sunderland in games on numerous occasions and he didn't know much about those ones. Everton are finishing the half strong. Dick Advocaat has to change it."

    Costel PantilimonImage source, Reuters
  16. GREAT SAVE!published at 13:27 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Everton should be ahead. Romelu Lukaku's first touch is sublime to take him clear of Seb Coates, but his shot is smothered by Costel Pantillimon. Lukaku recovers to keep the move alive and cross back in, it runs to Leon Osman and his drive is beaten clear by the giant keeper.

    You can follow minute-by-minute updates of that game in a separate page - click here to follow action from Goodison.

  17. Postpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    The Waddler is not happy.

    Everton have conceded four first-half goals at home this season. It doesn't look like being five.

  18. Postpublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Chris Waddle
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "I find it strange that Dick Advocaat has put Connor Wickham on the left and Jermain Defoe on the right. You put them in the team to score goals. They are doing most of their work in their own half. Put players there who enjoy that role."

  19. KICK-OFFpublished at 13:23 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Mick McCarthy is buzzing, smiles, pats on the back - even a bit of a joke with a TV cameraman. The magic of the playoffs gets to everyone in the end.

    We are back under way. You can follow minute-by-minute updates of that game in a separate page - click here to follow action from Portman Road.

    Mick McCarthyImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 9 May 2015

    Chris Waddle
    BBC Radio 5 live

    "Sunderland are carrying a threat. It doesn't look like Everton are playing 100%. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn't, it's not the end of the world."