Substitute Tom Davies scores a late winner as Sheffield United beat Sunderland and return to the top of the Championship.

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Sunderland in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

It’s a huge night for Sunderland and their promotion hopes as they look to end a five-game winless run at Bramall Lane. They could hardly be facing a tougher game, with Sheffield United in superb form and particularly on home turf. You can follow all the updates throughout the night in our live blog below, starting with team news at around 7pm.

The club captain expects some "extra bite" in training this week as Sunderland prepare for a Stadium of Light double header, with Stoke's visit next Saturday followed by Bristol City three days later. And, despite the winless stretch, O'Nien will approach those games with confidence.

Here’s how to watch the EFL Championship match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game

Tom Davies scored a late winner to move Sheffield United to the top of the Championship with a 1-0 victory over promotion rivals Sunderland on Friday.Patrick Roberts missed a penalty for Sunderland, who are now winless in six games.

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Sunderland in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.