Where to watch Sheffield United vs. Sunderland live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups, prediction for Championship match
A pivotal clash in the EFL Championship race looms as league leaders Sheffield United take on third-placed Sunderland in their next match on Friday.
Sheffield United extended their unbeaten streak to six games in the Championship with a convincing 3-0 victory over Oxford United in their last match. As a result, they jumped to first place in the standings, ahead of Burnley by two points.
Meanwhile, Sunderland’s goalless draw with West Brom in their last league game was their fifth consecutive draw in the Championship, which saw them drop to third place, behind Burnley (in second place) on goal difference.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Sheffield United vs. Sunderland live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Championship match in the US:
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the English language in US. Streaming options are available on Paramount+.
What time does Sheffield United vs. Sunderland kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, England, and kicks off on Friday, November 29 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that translates across the U.S:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Fri, Nov. 29 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Fri, Nov. 29 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Fri, Nov. 29 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Fri, Nov. 29 | 12:00 p.m. |
Sheffield United vs. Sunderland lineups, team news
Anel Ahmedhodzvic will serve the second of his three-match suspension and therefore miss out on this all-important clash with Sunderland. Additionally, Oliver Arblaster, Kieffer Moore, and Rhian Brewster are sidelined with injuries.
Tyrese Campbell has been in excellent scoring form recently and should lead Sheffield United’s attack supported by Gustavo Hamer, Callum O’Hare and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
Sheffield United predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Cooper (GK) — Seriki, Souttar, Robinson, Burrows — Peck, Souza — Rak-Sakyi, O’Hare, Hamer — Campbell.
Injured: Arblaster, Moore, Brewster
Suspended: Ahmedhodzvic
Sunderland approach this match dealing with a slew of injuries, as Ian Poveda, Jenson Seelt, Niall Huggins, Romaine Mundle, and Alan Browne are all ruled out.
Wilson Isidor is Sunderland’s top scorer so far this season with five goals and should once again spearhead their frontline, flanked on either side by Patrick Roberts and Eliezer Mayenda.
Sunderland predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Patterson (GK) — O’Nien, Mepham, Ballard, Hume — Bellingham, Neil — Roberts, Rigg, Mayenda — Isidor.
Injured: Poveda, Seelt, Huggins, Mundle, Browne
Suspended: None
Sheffield United vs. Sunderland prediction
Sheffield United have won six of the last 11 home matches against Sunderland in the Championship.
Both teams have been impressive this season and are strong promotion candidates. However, Sheffield United come into this game in better form, and should narrowly edge out Sunderland to win this fixture.
Prediction: Sheffield United 2-1 Sunderland
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, November 29
- Sheffield United vs. Sunderland (3:00 p.m.)
Saturday, November 30
- Middlesbrough vs. Hull City (7:30 a.m.)
- Oxford United vs. Millwall (7:30 a.m.)
- Watford vs. QPR (7:30 a.m.)
- Blackburn Rovers vs. Leeds United (8:30 a.m.)
- Bristol City vs. Plymouth Argyle (10:00 a.m.)
- Coventry City vs. Cardiff City (10:00 a.m.)
- Norwich City vs. Luton Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Preston North End vs. West Brom (10:00 a.m.)
- Stoke City vs. Burnley (10:00 a.m.)
- Swansea City vs. Portsmouth (10:00 a.m.)
Sunday, December 1
- Derby County vs. Sheffield Wednesday (10:00 a.m.)
