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

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Sports Staff
Wednesday 15 March 2023 15:00 EDT
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A general view of The 1st Central County Ground
A general view of The 1st Central County Ground (Getty Images)

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

Substitution, Sheffield United. John Fleck replaces James McAtee because of an injury.

15 March 2023 21:39

Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

15 March 2023 21:39

Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Substitution, Sheffield United. Jayden Bogle replaces George Baldock.

15 March 2023 21:37

Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Substitution, Sheffield United. Oliver Norwood replaces Tommy Doyle.

15 March 2023 21:37

Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Delay in match because of an injury James McAtee (Sheffield United).

15 March 2023 21:37

Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Foul by Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United).

15 March 2023 21:36

Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Attempt missed. Trai Hume (Sunderland) right footed shot from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Clarke with a cross following a corner.

15 March 2023 21:34

Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by John Egan.

15 March 2023 21:34

Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Attempt blocked. Lynden Gooch (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

15 March 2023 21:34

Sunderland vs Sheffield United

Alex Pritchard (Sunderland) wins a free kick on the left wing.

15 March 2023 21:32

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