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...

Black Cats winger Patrick Roberts had a penalty saved and the visitors were left to rue that miss when midfielder Tom Davies, who has battled back from lengthy injury lay-offs, grabbed a late winner for the Blades to send them top of the Championship.

A Tom Davies goal made the difference in an entertaining Friday night clash, but it’s now six without a win for the Lads. What did our writers make of the game?

Substitute Tom Davies scores a late winner as Sheffield United beat Sunderland and return to the top of the Championship.

Frank Lampard returns to management with Coventry after 18 months out For Sheffield United and Sunderland, this was an acid test of their promotion credentials like few they have faced before this season.

Régis Le Bris has spoken to Barnesy ahead of Sheffield United v Sunderland.

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