Sunderland will look to return to winning ways when they host Sheffield United for a Championship clash this Wednesday.
Stoke City halted the Black Cats’ five-match undefeated streak on Sunday with a 1-0 win. Sunderland are currently fourth on the leaderboard with 44 points from 24 matches.
Meanwhile, Sheffield United lost their top spot to Leeds after a disappointing 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion last time out. With 49 points from 24 matches, they are just two points behind leaders Leeds.
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.
Sunderland vs. Sheffield United live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Championship match in the U.S.:
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a FREE trial to new members.
What time does Sunderland vs. Sheffield United kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, United Kingdom and kicks off on Wednesday, January 1 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Jan. 1 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Jan. 1 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Jan. 1 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Jan. 1 | 12:00 p.m. |
Sunderland vs. Sheffield United lineups, team news
The hosts are grappling with a lengthy injury list, which includes their attacking midfielder Chris Rigg. Adil Aouchiche is likely to take his place behind striker Wilson Isidor.
Dan Ballard (muscle), Jenson Seelt, Niall Huggins, Alan Browne (leg), Salis Abdul Samed (leg), Tommy Watson (knee), Ahmed Abdullahi (leg), and Romaine Mundle (hamstring) will all miss the clash against Sheffield.
Sunderland predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Patterson (GK) — Hume, Mepham, O’Nien, Cirkin — Neil, Bellingham — Roberts, Aleksic, Aouchiche — Isidor.
Injured: Rigg, Ballard, Seelt, Huggins, Browne, Samed, Watson, Abdullahi, Mundle
Suspended: None
Sheffield will also miss key players Femi Serki (calf), Tyrese Campbell (back), Ollie Arblaster (knee), and Harry Souttar (ankle).
Once again, Kieffer Moore is likely to lead the Blades’ attack along with Gustavo Hamer and Callum O’Hare.
Sheffield United predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Cooper (GK) — Gilchrist, Robinson, Ahmedhodzic, Burrows — Davies, Peck — Brooks, O’Hare, Hamer — Moore.
Injured: Serki, Campbell, Arblaster, Souttar
Suspended: None
Sunderland vs. Sheffield United Prediction
Sunderland’s latest defeat to Stoke City ended their five-match undefeated streak. However, they have a brilliant record at their home this season. On the other hand, Sheffield United is winless in the last two league matches and this would have knocked their confidence.
In the last six encounters between these two teams, the Black Cats have managed to win just one game against Sheffield. We expect a scrappy draw between these teams.
- Prediction: Sunderland 1-1 Sheffield United
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Wednesday, January 1
- Plymouth vs. Bristol City (7:30 a.m.)
- Queens Park vs. Watford (7:30 a.m.)
- Millwall vs. Oxford United (8:00 a.m.)
- Burnley vs. Stoke City (10:00 a.m.)
- Cardiff City vs. Coventry City (10:00 a.m.)
- Leeds United vs. Blackburn Rovers (10:00 a.m.)
- Luton Town vs. Norwich City (10:00 a.m.)
- Portsmouth vs. Swansea City (10:00 a.m.)
- Sheffield Wednesday vs. Derby County (10:00 a.m.)
- West Bromwich Albion vs. Preston North End (10:00 a.m.)
- Hull City vs. Middlesbrough (12:30 p.m.)
- Sunderland vs. Sheffield United (3:00 p.m.)
