Portsmouth vs Sheffield United LIVE: Championship latest score, goals and updates from fixture

Follow live coverage as Portsmouth face Sheffield United 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.

Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Portsmouth FC 0 - 0 Sheffield United FC

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:58

Match ends, Portsmouth 0, Sheffield United 0.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:54

Second Half ends, Portsmouth 0, Sheffield United 0.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:54

Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:53

Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:52

Foul by Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:52

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:49

Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:48

Offside, Portsmouth. Harvey Blair is caught offside.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:48

Attempt missed. Jacob Farrell (Portsmouth) header from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Marlon Pack with a cross following a corner.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:48

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Anel Ahmedhodzic.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:46

Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:46

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Christian Saydee.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:46

Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:46

Harvey Blair (Portsmouth) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:46

Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:43

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Vinicius Souza.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:43

Substitution, Portsmouth. Harvey Blair replaces Paddy Lane.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:43

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Zak Swanson.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:43

Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:46

Attempt blocked. Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sydie Peck.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:40

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Mark O’Mahony.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:39

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Tom McIntyre.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:37

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Will Norris.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:37

Attempt saved. Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:36

Substitution, Sheffield United. Tyrese Campbell replaces Kieffer Moore.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:35

Attempt missed. Marlon Pack (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box from a direct free kick.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:35

Mark O’Mahony (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:34

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:34

Delay in match because of an injury Mark O’Mahony (Portsmouth).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:34

Attempt missed. Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sydie Peck.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:32

Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:30

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:30

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Will Norris.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:30

Attempt saved. Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Rhian Brewster.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:30

Attempt blocked. Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sydie Peck.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:28

Substitution, Sheffield United. Femi Seriki replaces Alfie Gilchrist.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:28

Attempt missed. Marlon Pack (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Paddy Lane with a cross following a corner.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:28

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Harry Souttar.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:25

Attempt blocked. Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:25

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Sydie Peck.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:24

Foul by Andre Brooks (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:24

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:24

Delay in match (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:24

Substitution, Sheffield United. Andre Brooks replaces Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:24

Substitution, Sheffield United. Rhian Brewster replaces Callum O'Hare.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:20

Alfie Gilchrist (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:20

Substitution, Portsmouth. Christian Saydee replaces Sam Silvera.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:20

Foul by Alfie Gilchrist (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:18

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:18

Attempt saved. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Alfie Gilchrist with a cross.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:16

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:14

Attempt missed. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:14

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Zak Swanson.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:13

Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum O'Hare.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:10

Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:09

Offside, Sheffield United. Harrison Burrows is caught offside.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:08

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jacob Farrell.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:08

Sam Silvera (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

16:03

Second Half begins Portsmouth 0, Sheffield United 0.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:47

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Michael Cooper.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:47

First Half ends, Portsmouth 0, Sheffield United 0.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:47

Foul by Alfie Gilchrist (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:46

Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:47

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Alfie Gilchrist.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:44

Foul by Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:44

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:44

Delay in match because of an injury Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:44

Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:41

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Callum O'Hare.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:41

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Anel Ahmedhodzic.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:57

Attempt blocked. Tom McIntyre (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marlon Pack with a cross.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:39

Foul by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:36

Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:36

Foul by Sydie Peck (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:35

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Alfie Gilchrist.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:35

Foul by Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:30

Attempt missed. Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:30

Foul by Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:30

Foul by Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:30

Attempt saved. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:25

Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:24

Tom McIntyre (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:24

Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:24

Attempt saved. Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Paddy Lane.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:24

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Vinicius Souza.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:23

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Gustavo Hamer.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:21

Tom McIntyre (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:20

Tom McIntyre (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:21

Offside, Sheffield United. Kieffer Moore is caught offside.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:20

Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:20

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Kieffer Moore.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:20

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Vinicius Souza.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:18

Attempt missed. Mark O’Mahony (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:18

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Harry Souttar.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:17

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Michael Cooper.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:18

Attempt saved. Paddy Lane (Portsmouth) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:17

Foul by Sydie Peck (Sheffield United).

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:17

Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:30

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Portsmouth vs Sheffield United

15:30

Delay in match (Sheffield United).

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