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

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Sheffield Wednesday 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.

Sheffield United FC 1 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday FC

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:35

Match ends, Sheffield United 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:35

Second Half ends, Sheffield United 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:34

Foul by Di'Shon Bernard (Sheffield Wednesday).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:28

Harry Souttar (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:28

Attempt blocked. Ryan Oné (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sam McCallum.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:28

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:27

Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:26

Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:25

Shea Charles (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:22

Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:20

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

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14:20

Substitution, Sheffield United. Jack Robinson replaces Harrison Burrows.

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14:20

Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

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14:20

Attempt missed. Dominic Iorfa (Sheffield Wednesday) header from very close range is too high. Assisted by Shea Charles with a cross following a corner.

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14:20

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Femi Seriki.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:16

Foul by Sam McCallum (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:16

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Jamal Lowe replaces Josh Windass.

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14:16

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Pol Valentín replaces Yan Valery.

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14:12

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Barry Bannan.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:12

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

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:11

Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:11

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Harry Souttar.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:09

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Femi Seriki.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:09

Attempt blocked. Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:09

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Anthony Musaba replaces Iké Ugbo.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:09

Attempt missed. Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Michael Smith.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:09

Foul by Ryan Oné (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:09

Substitution, Sheffield United. Sam McCallum replaces Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:09

Substitution, Sheffield United. Ryan Oné replaces Tyrese Campbell.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:09

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:09

Delay in match because of an injury Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:03

Foul by Harry Souttar (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:03

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Di'Shon Bernard.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:02

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

14:01

Foul by Harry Souttar (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:59

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Max Lowe.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:57

Foul by Dominic Iorfa (Sheffield Wednesday).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:57

Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:56

Foul by Femi Seriki (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:56

Attempt missed. Djeidi Gassama (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Max Lowe.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:56

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Djeidi Gassama replaces Svante Ingelsson.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:56

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Michael Smith replaces Marvin Johnson.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:51

Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:51

Foul by Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:48

Attempt missed. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a set piece situation.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:48

Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:46

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

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:44

Goal! Sheffield United 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0. Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:42

Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:42

Attempt blocked. Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:40

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Marvin Johnson.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:39

Second Half begins Sheffield United 0, Sheffield Wednesday 0.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:39

Substitution, Sheffield United. Femi Seriki replaces Alfie Gilchrist.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:24

First Half ends, Sheffield United 0, Sheffield Wednesday 0.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:23

Foul by Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:22

Offside, Sheffield Wednesday. Dominic Iorfa is caught offside.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:22

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Anel Ahmedhodzic.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:22

Attempt blocked. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Barry Bannan with a cross.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:21

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Harry Souttar.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:21

Attempt blocked. Alfie Gilchrist (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:20

Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:20

Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:19

Attempt missed. Shea Charles (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:23

Attempt missed. Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marvin Johnson with a cross.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:17

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

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:19

Attempt blocked. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:18

Attempt blocked. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Barry Bannan with a cross.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:15

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Alfie Gilchrist.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:17

Attempt blocked. Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:15

Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:15

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

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:10

Foul by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:08

Foul by Shea Charles (Sheffield Wednesday).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:08

Oliver Arblaster (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:06

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:04

Delay in match because of an injury Oliver Arblaster (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:00

Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

13:00

Foul by Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:59

Hand ball by Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:56

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:56

Delay in match because of an injury Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:53

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

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:52

Attempt blocked. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi with a cross.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:51

Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:49

Foul by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:51

Attempt missed. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:49

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Di'Shon Bernard.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:48

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:47

Delay in match because of an injury Oliver Arblaster (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:46

Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:42

Attempt missed. Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:42

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:40

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:40

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

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:40

Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:37

Alfie Gilchrist (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:35

Foul by Svante Ingelsson (Sheffield Wednesday).

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:33

First Half begins.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday

10:30

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