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

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Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Sunderland in the Championship today.

English football's second tier is one of the most-watched leagues in Europe with a relentless fixture schedule and the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer combining to make it one of the most dramatic and exciting competitions in world football.

Burnley were relegated from the top tier in 2022 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Watford no doubt enjoyed their time in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.

Norwich know what it takes to earn promotion from the Championship and will again be one of the favourites to do it again with one of the best squads in the division.

It isn't all about the battle for promotion, either, with Wigan, Rotherham and play-off winners Sunderland hoping their ascensions from League One aren't short-lived as they battle to avoid the drop at the bottom.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Sheffield United vs Sunderland

Offside, Sunderland. Bailey Wright tries a through ball, but Ajibola Alese is caught offside.

17 August 2022 21:54

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Jay Matete (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

17 August 2022 21:52

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Reda Khadra (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

17 August 2022 21:52

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Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

17 August 2022 21:52

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Foul by Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United).

17 August 2022 21:52

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Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Luke O'Nien.

17 August 2022 21:51

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Attempt blocked. Reda Khadra (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

17 August 2022 21:51

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Attempt saved. John Egan (Sheffield United) header from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross.

17 August 2022 21:51

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Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Anthony Patterson.

17 August 2022 21:51

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Attempt saved. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.

17 August 2022 21:51