Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face West Bromwich Albion 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.

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Sheffield United FC 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion FC

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:26

Match ends, Sheffield United 1, West Bromwich Albion 1.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:26

Second Half ends, Sheffield United 1, West Bromwich Albion 1.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:26

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jed Wallace.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:26

Attempt blocked. Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer with a headed pass.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:23

Attempt blocked. Lewis Dobbin (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Darnell Furlong.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:21

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Tom Davies.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:22

Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:21

Attempt missed. Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion) header from the right side of the six yard box following a corner.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:21

Substitution, Sheffield United. Sam McCallum replaces Andre Brooks.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:21

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Anel Ahmedhodzic.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:19

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:17

Callum Styles (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:16

Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:15

Attempt missed. Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:14

Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:14

Attempt missed. Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Callum O'Hare.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:14

Attempt saved. Jed Wallace (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:13

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. John Swift replaces Ousmane Diakité because of an injury.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:13

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Lewis Dobbin replaces Josh Maja.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:10

Foul by Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:12

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:12

Delay in match because of an injury Ousmane Diakité (West Bromwich Albion).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:04

Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:04

Substitution, Sheffield United. Rhian Brewster replaces Sydie Peck.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:04

Attempt missed. Tom Davies (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:04

Attempt blocked. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is blocked.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:02

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Devante Cole replaces Tom Fellows.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:02

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Grady Diangana replaces Mikey Johnston.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

14:00

Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:59

Foul by Andre Brooks (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:56

Substitution, West Bromwich Albion. Jed Wallace replaces Karlan Grant.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:55

Attempt missed. Tom Davies (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:55

Attempt saved. Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:54

Attempt blocked. Alfie Gilchrist (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:50

Foul by Jack Robinson (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:49

Tom Davies (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:47

Offside, West Bromwich Albion. Karlan Grant is caught offside.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:47

Foul by Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:44

Attempt saved. Karlan Grant (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:42

Foul by Andre Brooks (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:42

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:41

Delay in match because of an injury Michael Cooper (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:41

Corner, West Bromwich Albion. Conceded by Gustavo Hamer.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:39

Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:38

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

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:35

Second Half begins Sheffield United 1, West Bromwich Albion 1.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:20

First Half ends, Sheffield United 1, West Bromwich Albion 1.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:20

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

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:19

Tom Davies (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:19

Foul by Tom Davies (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:19

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:17

Goal! Sheffield United 1, West Bromwich Albion 1. Karlan Grant (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tom Fellows.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:17

Attempt blocked. Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jayson Molumby.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:16

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

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:11

Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:11

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:10

Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:10

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:10

Delay in match because of an injury Karlan Grant (West Bromwich Albion).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:07

Hand ball by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:05

Attempt missed. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) header from the left side of the box following a set piece situation.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:04

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

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:04

Foul by Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:02

Attempt missed. Tom Fellows (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:04

Attempt saved. Karlan Grant (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jayson Molumby.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

13:01

Attempt missed. Tom Davies (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:57

Attempt saved. Josh Maja (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:54

Goal! Sheffield United 1, West Bromwich Albion 0. Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Callum O'Hare.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:53

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

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:51

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:51

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:49

Delay in match because of an injury Kyle Bartley (West Bromwich Albion).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:49

Kyle Bartley (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:45

Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:44

Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:42

Foul by Andre Brooks (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:41

Attempt saved. Callum Styles (West Bromwich Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:39

Attempt missed. Andre Brooks (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:33

Attempt missed. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:31

First Half begins.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

12:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Sheffield United vs West Bromwich Albion

10:30

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