Sheffield United vs Watford LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Watch live updates as Sheffield United take on Watford in the Championship match happening today.

The Championship, the second division of English football, is becoming more and more challenging and exhilarating, as teams fight for the chance to be promoted to the Premier League.

Last season, Luton, Burnley, and Sheffield United all dropped down to the second division. Now they are looking to make a strong comeback and secure a spot in the playoffs. Norwich City, Coventry, and Leeds United are also considered strong contenders for a playoff spot this season. On the other hand, Wayne Rooney is leading Plymouth in hopes of turning their luck around after narrowly escaping relegation. Portsmouth and Derby, along with playoff final champions Oxford, are the teams that have moved up from League One and are aiming for success in the higher division.

Stay tuned for real-time updates from today's match in the live blog provided below.

Sheffield United Football Club defeated Watford Football Club with a score of 1-0.

Game over, Sheffield United victorious with a score of 1, Watford defeated with a score of 0.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

The second period of the game is over, with Sheffield United leading 1-0 against Watford.

Sheffield United Faces Watford

Shot blocked. Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) takes a shot with her right foot from the left side of the field, but it is saved in the middle of the goal.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Clash Of Titans

Rhian Brewster from Sheffield United manages to earn a free kick in their own half of the field.

Sheffield United Taking On Watford

Michael Cooper from Sheffield United has been cautioned with a yellow card.

Sheffield United Playing Against Watford

Harry Souttar from Sheffield United has been given a yellow card.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Match Preview

Daniel Jebbison of Watford has been cautioned with a yellow card.

Sheffield United Versus Watford

Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) receives a caution for a violent foul.

Sheffield United Take On Watford

Violation committed by Gustavo Hamer of Sheffield United.

Sheffield United Take On Watford

Jamie Shackleton from Sheffield United earns a free kick on the right side of the field.

Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

Jamie Shackleton from Sheffield United earned a free kick in their own half.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

The fourth referee has declared that there will be an additional 5 minutes of play.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Missed opportunity. Ken Sema (Watford) attempted a header from the middle of the box but it went wide to the left.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United earns a free kick in their own half of the field.

Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

Change, Sheffield United. Sydie Peck comes in for Callum O'Hare.

Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

Change, Sheffield United. Rhian Brewster takes the place of Kieffer Moore.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Match Preview

Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United receives a yellow card for a rough tackle.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Violation by Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United.

Sheffield United Battles Watford

Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United receives a yellow card for a reckless foul.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Misconduct by Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United.

Sheffield United Faces Off Against Watford

Kieffer Moore from Sheffield United committed a hand ball.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Missed opportunity. Sam McCallum from Sheffield United tried to score with his right foot from a very close distance, but his shot went wide to the right after a corner kick.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

The goalkeeper made a great save after Harry Souttar from Sheffield United attempted a header towards the center of the goal from the right side of the six-yard box. The cross that helped set up the header was provided by Gustavo Hamer.

Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

Corner kick for Sheffield United. Daniel Bachmann concedes the corner.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Match Preview

Save made. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but the goalkeeper saves it in the middle of the goal. Harrison Burrows with the assist.

Sheffield United Faces Watford

Offside for Watford as Daniel Jebbison is flagged for being in an offside position.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Match Preview

Violation committed by Kieffer Moore of Sheffield United.

Sheffield United Versus Watford

At the corner of the field, Sheffield United gave up a goal because of Francisco Sierralta.

Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

Substitution for Watford. Tom Ince comes on for Giorgi Chakvetadze.

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The wait is over. They are prepared to resume.

Sheffield United Plays Watford

The game was put on hold due to a player injury to Vinicius Souza from Sheffield United.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Match Preview

Vinicius Souza of Sheffield United tried to score with a header from the left side of the six yard box, but he missed high and wide to the left. Harrison Burrows assisted with a cross after a corner kick.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

At the corner of the field, Sheffield United gave away a corner kick thanks to Daniel Bachmann.

Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

Change, Watford. Daniel Jebbison comes on for Vakoun Bayo.

Sheffield United Versus Watford

Substitution for Watford as James Morris is replaced by Kwadwo Baah.

Sheffield United Versus Watford

Change, Sheffield United makes a substitution. Sam McCallum comes in for Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.

Sheffield United Vs Watford Match

Corner kick awarded to Watford after a foul committed by Vinicius Souza.

Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

Missed opportunity for Sheffield United as Callum O'Hare's shot with his right foot from outside the box goes wide to the right after a corner kick.

Sheffield United Versus Watford

At the corner of the field, Sheffield United gave up a goal due to Mattie Pollock.

Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

Ryan Andrews from Watford almost scored with a shot using his left foot from a distance outside the penalty area, but the ball hit the woodwork instead.

Sheffield United Vs Watford Game

Change, Sheffield United. Jamie Shackleton comes in for Alfie Gilchrist who is unable to continue due to injury.

Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

In the corner area of Watford, a goal was conceded by Harry Souttar.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Violation committed by Ken Sema from Watford.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Misconduct committed by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United tried to score with his right foot from outside the box after a corner, but his shot went high and wide to the right. Oliver Arblaster assisted him with the corner kick.

Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

Corner kick for Sheffield United. Foul committed by Ken Sema.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Offside call against Sheffield United as Callum O'Hare is flagged offside.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Change, Watford. Ken Sema comes on for Yasser Larouci.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Match Preview

Francisco Sierralta from the Watford team receives a caution card from the referee.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Violation committed by Vinicius Souza of Sheffield United.

Sheffield United Faces Watford

Vinicius Souza from Sheffield United has earned a free kick in their own half.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Match Preview

The shot taken by Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United was not successful as it narrowly missed the goal to the left. Vinicius Souza assisted in the play.

Sheffield United Battle Watford

Yasser Larouci from Watford receives a yellow card for a rough tackle.

Sheffield United Faces Watford

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi from Sheffield United earns a free kick on the right side of the field.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Anel Ahmedhodzic (of Sheffield United) earns a free kick in their own half of the field.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

The goalkeeper made a great save on Kieffer Moore's header from the left side of the six yard box. Harrison Burrows provided the cross for the assist.

Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

Sheffield United earned a corner kick. Francisco Sierralta committed a foul, giving away the corner kick.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

The shot by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi from Sheffield United was stopped by a defender before reaching the goal. Callum O'Hare provided the assist.

Sheffield United Versus Watford

The second part of the game has started with Sheffield United leading against Watford with a score of 1-0.

Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

The first period of the game finishes with Sheffield United leading by one goal against Watford.

Sheffield United Battles Watford

The fourth referee has indicated that there will be an additional minute of play.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

In the corner of Watford's field, a corner kick was given away by Harry Souttar.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Shot blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) attempted a shot with his right foot from a challenging position on the right side, but the goalkeeper was able to save it in the middle of the goal. Harrison Burrows provided the assist.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Match Preview

The shot from Oliver Arblaster of Sheffield United was stopped by a defender. He tried to kick the ball into the goal with his left foot from the right side of the penalty area.

Sheffield United Vs Watford Match

Missed opportunity as Gustavo Hamer of Sheffield United took a shot with his right foot from beyond the box.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Match Preview

Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United receives a free kick in their own half of the field.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Oliver Arblaster from Sheffield United earns a free kick in their own half of the field.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Match Preview

Violation committed by Harry Souttar of Sheffield United.

Sheffield United Take On Watford

Shot attempt thwarted. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi of Sheffield United took a shot with his left foot from the right side of the box, but it was blocked by the opposition. Alfie Gilchrist assisted on the play.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

In the corner of Watford, Alfie Gilchrist let in a goal.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Foul committed by Vinicius Souza of Sheffield United.

Sheffield United Faces Watford

Corner kick for Sheffield United. James Morris was responsible for conceding it.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Match Preview

The Sheffield United player, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, was unable to score as his shot from the right side of the box was blocked by a defender. Alfie Gilchrist provided the assist for the attempted goal.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Violation committed by Gustavo Hamer of Sheffield United.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Save made. Sheffield United's Gustavo Hamer saved his right-footed shot from beyond the box.

Sheffield United Versus Watford

Tom Dele-Bashiru from Watford team earns a free kick near their own goal.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Offside call against Watford as Yasser Larouci is flagged offside.

Sheffield United Vs Watford Clash

Missed opportunity. Vakoun Bayo from Watford took a shot with his right foot from the center of the box but it went wide to the left.

Sheffield United Vs Watford Matchup

Blocked shot. Tom Dele-Bashiru from Watford tried to score with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it was blocked by the defender. Giorgi Chakvetadze provided the assist.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Match Preview

Foul committed by Vinicius Souza, a player from Sheffield United.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: Match Preview

The shot from Gustavo Hamer of Sheffield United was blocked by the opposition.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

In the corner kick area, Sheffield United gave up a chance. The defense was beaten by Daniel Bachmann.

English Football Match: Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

Penalty stopped. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) took a shot with his right foot but it was saved.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Sheffield United gets a penalty. Oliver Arblaster was fouled in the penalty box.

Sheffield United Faces Watford

Missed chance for Watford as Vakoun Bayo's shot from outside the box goes wide to the left. Mattie Pollock provided the assist with a through ball.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Misconduct committed by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Sheffield Utd Vs Watford

Corner kick awarded to Watford after Alfie Gilchrist made an error leading to the opposition team gaining an advantage near their goal.

Sheffield United Battles Watford

The shot from Yasser Larouci of Watford was stopped by a defender after receiving a headed pass from Giorgi Chakvetadze.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Offense committed by Kieffer Moore of Sheffield United.

Sheffield United Take On Watford

Save made by the goalkeeper! Giorgi Chakvetadze of Watford attempted a shot with his left foot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was saved in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Vakoun Bayo.

Sheffield United Vs Watford: A Matchup To Watch

Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United earns a free kick on the left side of the field.

Sheffield United Faces Watford

Violation committed by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United Vs. Watford

Goal scored by Daniel Bachmann of Watford leads to an own goal. Sheffield United now leads with a score of 1-0 against Watford.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

The teams have been revealed and the players are getting ready for the game by stretching and practicing.

Sheffield United Takes On Watford

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