A Sunday football open thread published by SB Nation on November 8, 2026, highlights a photograph of Sunderland's club mascot Samson during the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi Final Second Leg between AFC Sunderland and Coventry City at the Stadium of Light on May 13, 2025. The image, captured by Robbie Jay Barratt for AMA/Getty Images, shows the mascot at the match.
Sunday Football Open Thread Features Sunderland Mascot at Championship Play-Off
