Wilder acknowledged that the loss would be difficult for the players, staff, and supporters to overcome. He congratulated Sunderland on their achievement and praised their manager and players for their efforts throughout the season.

Wilder also reflected on the second half of the game, stating that Sheffield United was too loose and failed to capitalize on counter-attacks. He felt that the team should have been more solid in defense, especially after going down to 10 men.

The manager emphasized that statistics do not always determine the outcome of a game. He acknowledged that Sunderland found their moments to score, while Sheffield United did not.