Going up? It's play-off final time

By Helen Bendell helen.bendell@william-reed.co.uk

21-May-2008 - Last updated on 27-Aug-2011 at 04:01 GMT

Bristol City recorded a home victory over Crystal Palace at Ashton Gate to book their place in the Conference play-off final, but how will they fare...

Bristol City recorded a home victory over Crystal Palace at Ashton Gate to book their place in the Conference play-off final, but how will they fare at England's biggest footballing arena? Their previous four finals have ended in disappointment, but boss Gary Johnson will be looking to turn around that record at Wembley on Saturday. The Robins will be fighting Hull City for the chance to spend the next season entertaining the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea. Watch SS1 from 2.00pm.

In the League One play-offs, there's an all-Yorkshire clash between Leeds and Doncaster to savour on Sunday (SS2, 2.30pm). James Coppinger was on top scoring form with a hat trick for Doncaster in the second leg of their semi against Southend, while Jonny Howson put away a double for the Elland Road men as they beat Carlisle to progress to Wembley.

Rochdale moved one step closer to winning their first promotion from League Two since 1969 with a 5-4 victory over Darlington. They face Stockport on Monday (SS2, 2.30pm).

In rugby union, the Heineken Cup final returns to Cardiff's Millennium Stadium for the third time on Saturday (SS3, 4.30pm). The 2006 champions Munster take on Toulouse.

Michael Vaughan equalled Graham Gooch's record of six centuries at Lord's in the first drawn Test against New Zealand. How will the Kiwis fare at Old Trafford in the second five-dayer? Sky has action at 10.30am from Friday onwards.

This week's top game: Saturday, 2.00pm

Championship Football:

Bristol City v Hull City (SS1)

Hull City's veteran striker Dean Windass is looking forward to the trip to the famous stadium. Windass has seen his share of controversy on the pitch, but last season kept the Tigers in the Championship with a vital contribution to their goal difference. This season they are at the top end of the table and the play-off final will be the 39-year-old local hero's first appearance on the hallowed turf for Hull City. Can he complete the fairy tale by helping his hometown team to a place in the Premier League?