Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Championship play-off final between Brentford and Swansea City at Wembley. With over £150m potentially up for grabs, which of these clubs will claim their place in the Promised Land? It's usually one of the most exciting days in the football calendar and we'll be taking you through it, from the pre-match build-up to 90 minutes (and possibly 30 more and a penalty shootout if needed) of on-field drama. Kick-off is now just an hour away so grab a cup of coffee!
Championship / Matchday 1
Wembley / 29.05.2021
- I. Toney(11' PEN)
- E. Marcondes(21')
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Updated 29/05/2021 at 15:58 GMT
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A fully deserved victory for Brentford, who return to the top-flight for the first time in 74 years. Ivan Toney's penalty and Emiliano Marcondes' strike the difference between the sides on the day.
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FULL TIME: BRENTFORD ARE PROMOTED TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE!
90'+5
A clever Swansea attack opens up the Brentford defence but Cabango contrives to miss the target from point-blank range from an angle. The offside flag is raised to spare his blushes.
90'+2
Brentford sub: Marcondes hugs a couple of team mates and his manager as is replaced by Mads Bistrup for the last few minutes.
90'
SIX minutes of added-time to play. There's still a glimmer of hope for Swansea.
89'
Over! Reid makes a brave clearing header from Swansea's free-kick delivery, the loose ball drops to Dhanda who fires harmlessly over the bar. That sums up the Swans' day.
86'
Raya is off his line to pluck Manning's free-kick delivery out of the air and he goes down to waste a few more seconds. Brentford are just moments away now from the Premier League.
83'
Swansea sub: Bidwell makes way for Ryan Manning as Cooper goes for broke.
82'
Jensen rolls the ball to Toney, who has the opportunity to bag his brace but takes too long to get his shot away and the effort is blocked by Bidwell at the expense of another Brentford corner.
79'
Brentford sub: Moments after going down with cramp, Jansson is replaced by Winston Reid.
77'
Jansson is well positioned to head clear a cross from the left as Brentford edge closer to the Promised Land. Just over 10 minutes remaining now.
74'
Double Brentford sub: Marcus Forss and Saman Ghoddos come on for Janelt and the impressive Canos.
73'
Over! There are a number of players over the ball, but Marcondes wins the argument to take the Brentford free-kick. He lifts it over the wall but it's not dipping enough to test Woodman as it sails over.
72'
Free-kick to Brentford! A chance to seal the game as Guehi fouls Toney in a dangerous area, 25 yards out.
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Swansea fans, look away...
70'
Yellow card! Janelt goes into the book for an obvious foul on Roberts.
67'
You have to feel for Swansea boss Cooper. Having made a double change, he now has to readjust his system following Fulton's dismissal - and at a time in the game when Swansea were completely on top.
65'
Red card! Their day goes from bad to worse as Swansea's Fulton is shown a straight red for a clumsy and reckless challenge from behind on Jensen. After a spell of pressure, the midfielder committed the foul in an attempt to retrieve possession just outside the Brentford penalty area.
Red card
J. Fulton
Swansea City
64'
Swansea sub: Hourihane isn't happy to be taken off as he makes his feelings clear with a shake of the head when his number comes up. He's replaced by Yan Dhanda.
62'
Brentford corner. Mbeumo's cross floats through a crowd of bodies, it falls to Pinnock whose volley smashes into his own team mate in Jansson!