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...

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

Follow reaction as Sheffield United beat Sunderland and go top of the Championship thanks to Tom Davies' late winner.

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.

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.

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