Sheffield United vs Sunderland LIVE: Championship latest score, goals and updates from fixture
Stay updated with live updates as Sheffield United takes on Sunderland in the Championship today.
The highly competitive second tier of English football continues to be a thrilling and dynamic contest, with the reward of securing a spot in the Premier League at the end of the season.
After being relegated last season, Luton, Burnley, and Sheffield United are returning to the second division this year, where they are expected to compete for spots in the playoffs. They won't be alone, as Norwich City, a much-improved Coventry City, and Leeds United, who were runners-up in the playoffs, are also in the mix. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the standings, Wayne Rooney is looking to turn around Plymouth's situation after they just escaped relegation last season. Portsmouth and Derby have come up from League One, along with Oxford, who won the playoff final.
Stay tuned for real-time updates on today's match by checking out the live blog below.
Sheffield United and Sunderland played to a scoreless draw.
Gustavo Hamer of Sheffield United committed a foul.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Corner awarded to Sunderland after Harrison Burrows conceded it.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland Today
The attempt was stopped. Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland tried to score with a right-foot shot from the left side of the penalty area, but his effort was intercepted. Dan Ballard helped set up the shot with a header.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
The attempt was stopped. Dan Ballard from Sunderland had a header from the middle of the penalty area that was blocked. Chris Rigg provided the assist with a cross.
Sheffield United Vs Sunderland Match Preview
Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, taken after a play involving Harrison Burrows.
Sheffield United Vs. Sunderland Matchup
Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United committed a foul.
Sheffield United Vs. Sunderland Match Preview
Save made! Tyrese Campbell from Sheffield United headed the ball from the middle of the box, but it was stopped at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Vinicius Souza.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
Femi Seriki from Sheffield United took a shot with his right foot from a tough angle on the right side, but it was stopped in the bottom right corner by the goalkeeper. Sydie Peck set him up with a well-placed pass.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
A shot by Vinicius Souza from Sheffield United was halted! He aimed with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper managed to stop it in the upper right corner. The opportunity was set up by Femi Seriki.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Corner kick for Sheffield United, awarded after Wilson Isidor allowed a goal.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
Corner awarded to Sheffield United, resulting from a foul by Luke O'Nien.
Sheffield United Vs Sunderland Match Preview
Foul committed by Dan Ballard (Sunderland).
Sheffield United Vs. Sunderland Match Preview
Corner taken in Sunderland. The goal was allowed by Sydie Peck.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Luke O'Nien from Sunderland receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Foul committed by Luke O'Nien of Sunderland.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland In Showdown
Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) took a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it went wide to the right.
Sheffield United Vs. Sunderland Match Preview
Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, with the ball last touched by Femi Seriki.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
Offside call against Sheffield United. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi has been flagged for offside.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland Today
Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United took a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it went just left of the target after his direct free kick attempt.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi of Sheffield United earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Sheffield United Vs. Sunderland Showdown
A foul committed by Dan Ballard from Sunderland.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
Wilson Isidor from Sunderland had a shot with his right foot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was stopped by the goalkeeper.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, taken after Harrison Burrows failed to clear the ball.
Sheffield United Battles Sunderland
Foul committed by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi from Sheffield United.
Sheffield United Vs. Sunderland Showdown
Tom Watson from Sunderland is awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
Attempt denied. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi of Sheffield United attempted a left-foot shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. He received assistance from Harrison Burrows.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland In Showdown
Sheffield United earned a corner kick after Trai Hume allowed the ball to go out of play.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Attempt denied. Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United had his right-foot shot from the left side of the penalty area stopped. He received assistance from Gustavo Hamer.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland In Matchup
The second half kicks off with the score tied at Sheffield United 0, Sunderland 0.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Substitution for Sheffield United: Femi Seriki comes on in place of Callum O'Hare.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
The first half has concluded with the score at Sheffield United 0, Sunderland 0.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland Today
Harry Souttar from Sheffield United received his second yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Wilson Isidor from Sunderland is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
A foul committed by Harry Souttar from Sheffield United.
Sheffield United Face Sunderland In Exciting Clash
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of extra time.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Foul committed by Callum O'Hare of Sheffield United.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Sheffield United has an offside call against Tyrese Campbell, who has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
The attempt was denied. Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United had a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Chris Mepham from Sunderland receives a red card.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland Matchup
Tyrese Campbell from Sheffield United is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half of the field.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
Offside called on Sunderland. Wilson Isidor has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland In Clash
Foul committed by Vinicius Souza of Sheffield United.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Tyrese Campbell from Sheffield United is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland In Exciting Match
Harry Souttar from Sheffield United receives a yellow card for an inappropriate tackle.
Sheffield United Battles Sunderland
Tom Watson from Sunderland tried to score with a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. He was set up by Chris Rigg after a quick counterattack.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
Sydie Peck from Sheffield United is awarded a free kick in her team's defensive area.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Missed opportunity. Wilson Isidor from Sunderland took a right-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box but sent it wide to the left. He was assisted by Tom Watson.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
Shot attempt denied. Tom Watson from Sunderland had a left-footed attempt from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
Sunderland has been called for offside. Wilson Isidor was caught in an offside position.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, with the goal allowed by Michael Cooper.
Sheffield United Vs. Sunderland Match Preview
The penalty was stopped. Patrick Roberts from Sunderland took a shot with his left foot, but it was saved in the lower right corner.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Jack Robinson of Sheffield United receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sheffield United Battles Sunderland
Jack Robinson from Sheffield United committed a foul in the penalty area, resulting in a penalty being awarded.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland Battle
Attempt denied. Patrick Roberts from Sunderland took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. Jobe Bellingham provided the assist.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
Tom Watson from Sunderland tried to score but missed. His left-footed shot from the middle of the box came close, but it went over the top left corner of the goal.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
The attempt was thwarted. Jobe Bellingham from Sunderland had a right-foot shot from the middle of the box that was stopped. Trai Hume set him up with a cross.
Sheffield United Vs. Sunderland Showdown
Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United committed a foul.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland In Match
Tyrese Campbell from Sheffield United earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Sheffield United Vs Sunderland Match Preview
Corner kick awarded to Sheffield United, with Chris Mepham at fault for conceding it.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
Attempt denied. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. He was set up by Harrison Burrows.
Sheffield United Vs Sunderland Showdown
Foul committed by Patrick Roberts (Sunderland).
Sheffield United Vs. Sunderland Showdown
Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
The attempt was stopped. Tom Watson from Sunderland took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was defended well and blocked. Luke O'Nien provided the assist.
Sheffield United Battles Sunderland
Corner kick awarded to Sunderland, following a foul by Vinicius Souza.
Sheffield United Taking On Sunderland
Foul committed by Callum O'Hare of Sheffield United.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Dan Neil from Sunderland had his shot from outside the penalty area stopped. The attempt was set up by Patrick Roberts.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland In Exciting Match
Vinicius Souza from Sheffield United handled the ball.
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
Missed opportunity. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United) took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United had a shot with his left foot from outside the penalty area, but it went over the bar. Callum O'Hare provided the assist.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Corner kick for Sheffield United, given away by Tom Watson.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
Sheffield United Faces Sunderland
The teams have revealed their rosters, and the athletes are getting ready on the field.
Sheffield United Takes On Sunderland
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