Sheffield United vs Sunderland

Sunderland face Sheffield United in the Championship tonight – and we've got all the action covered from Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United have also made two changes with Ryan Brewster replacing the injured Billy Sharp up front. As expected Luke O’Nien comes in for the injured Daniel Ballard, the change which was made in the first half on Saturday. Gooch just cut in from the left before firing a shot straight at Foderingham. The hosts are starting to see more of the ball now and almost created an opening there as a switch to the left went over Gooch’s head for Norrington-Davies to receive it. Sunderland face Sheffield United in the Championship tonight – and we’ve got all the action covered from Bramall Lane. The Black Cats have taken five points from their first three league games this season but are set to face a tough test against a side which finished in the play-offs last season.

It's been a slow start for both Sheffield United and Sunderland this term, with both winning just one each of their combined eight matches so far. The Blades ...

The Draw feels the most likely result but backing two of the three outcomes at this price feels the way to play. You might associate Sander Berge more with setting them up rather than putting them away but he’s currently got two goals and no assists to his name this season. It’s been a slow start for both Sheffield United and Sunderland this term, with both winning just one each of their combined eight matches so far.

LUKE O'NIEN and Elliot Embleton return to Sunderland's starting line-up for this evening's Championship game at Sheffield United.

Embleton replaces Corry Evans in midfield, having also been a substitute in Saturday's game at the Stadium of Light. Alex Neil is sticking with his 3-5-2 formation at Bramall Lane, which will mean O'Nien playing alongside Danny Batth and Dennis Cirkin in the backline. O'Nien replaces Dan Ballard in the back three, having come off the bench to replace the injured summer signing during Saturday's 2-2 draw with QPR.

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The Championship is back and all the clubs will be looking to fight for the same goal; promotion to the Premier League. The Sheffield team came within a whisker of promotion last season, however, they fell in the semi-final round so they will be looking for everything to be different in this new season. It will be a long journey for everyone where points will be an important factor to be promoted directly or have to fight for promotion in the Playoffs. It is one of the venues of yesteryear that are still in force in England being inaugurated on April 30, 1855. The wait is over, Sheffield United and Sunderland face each other in the EFL Championship midweek fixture from Bramall Lane. Follow along with us all the details, commentaries, analysis and lineups for this Sheffield vs Sunderland match. Their last meeting dates back to the third round of the Carabao Cup playoffs where Sunderland won 1-0. Sheffield and Sunderland have met 141 times (65 wins for Sunderland, 26 draws and 50 wins for Sheffiled) where the balance is heavily weighted towards Sundnerland. On the other hand, Sunderland faced QPR at the legendary Stadium of Light, which has returned to the Championship after a long time in England's third division. However, today he could continue with his scoring streak and continue to increase his personal account in the goal-scoring leadership. In the second half, history repeated itself so the tie remained 2-2, dividing points between the two clubs. The last place is occupied by Coventry City with only 1 unit.

The Blades welcome the Black Cats to Bramall Lane for tonight's Championship encounter.

Rhian Brewster comes in for him, while James McAtee is handed his league debut after joining from Man City. Paul Heckingbottom is hoping his side can build on their decent start to the season at home to Sunderland tonight. [Paul Heckingbottom sends clear message to AC Milan over Sheffield United price for Sander Berge](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/paul-heckingbottom-sends-clear-message-24770101) [Team news latest as Sheffield United hit with Billy Sharp injury blow ahead of Sunderland](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/paul-heckingbottom-sheffield-united-live-24765699) [Jack O'Connell opens up on Sheffield United injury battle, his 'tough two years' and what next](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/jack-oconnell-opens-up-sheffield-24765324) [Sheffield United’s George Baldock hails ‘unstoppable’ Sander Berge](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/sander-berge-sheffield-united-baldock-24760729) [Visit Yorkshire Live for all the latest Sheffield United news, features and opinion](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/sheffield-united-fc) Promoted Stories [Heckingbottom](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/paul-heckingbottom) has been forced into changes for this game, after Billy Sharp added his name to the injury list on Sunday. [Sheffield United](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/sheffield-united-fc), after tasting defeat on the opening day at Watford, have responded well to that loss and have picked up four points since with Sunday's 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough coming off the back of a 2-0 win over Millwall.

ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT BRAMALL LANE: Sheffield United held off a late rally from 10-man Sunderland to earn their second league win of the season.

The Black Cats came back strongly after falling two goals behind and were right back in the match in the 55th minute. The goals from Ahmedhodzic and Lowe were their first for the Blades and ended 10-man Sunderland's long unbeaten league run dating back to February. Sheffield United 2-1 Sunderland: 10-man Black Cats beaten for the first time since February as Anel Ahmedhodzic and Max Lowe strike for the Blades