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

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Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Sheffield United 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:

Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Attempt missed. Joe Gelhardt (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Luke O'Nien with a cross following a set piece situation.

15 March 2023 21:15

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Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

15 March 2023 21:14

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Foul by Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United).

15 March 2023 21:14

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Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Anthony Patterson.

15 March 2023 21:12

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Attempt saved. Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by James McAtee.

15 March 2023 21:12

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Attempt missed. James McAtee (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box.

15 March 2023 21:10

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Daniel Jebbison (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

15 March 2023 21:08

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15 March 2023 21:05

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Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).

15 March 2023 21:05

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Second Half begins Sunderland 1, Sheffield United 1.

15 March 2023 21:05