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.

Sheffield United regained top spot in the Sky Bet Championship table after a 1-0 win over promotion rivals Sunderland, who missed a first-half penalty at Bramall Lane.

Anthony Patterson made smart saves to keep Sunderland level, but he was helpless when Tom Davies, on his return from injury, slotted an 83rd-minute winner past him

Sunderland fell to a frustrating defeat against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Friday night. Phil Smith was there reporting live for the Sunderland Echo and here are his key conclusions from the game...

Check out how to watch Sheffield United v Sunderland in the Championship, including TV channel, live stream coverage and kick-off time.

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.