Follow live coverage as Sheffield Wednesday 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.

After the conclusion of the regular league season, the first legs of the Championship play-off semi-finals will be contested on Thursday, May 8th, for the sides who finish 3rd and 6th, and Friday, May 9th, for the sides who finish 4th and 5th.

Sheffield Wednesday host fourth placed Sunderland on Friday (20:00 GMT) as both teams look for a first win in three league games that will strengthen their position on the Championship table - here are the stats.

Check out how to watch Sheffield Wednesday v Sunderland in the Championship, including TV channel, live stream coverage and kick-off time.

It’s the first time we’ve had to bounce back from successive defeats this season as we travel to South Yorkshire to take on Wednesday - here’s all you need to know ahead of kick-off.

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl has revealed that his side may be missing several players through injury when they face Sunderland on Friday night. The Owls will be looking to right the wrongs of their 4-0 defeat to Burnley last weekend when they welcome the Black Cats to Hillsborough on Friday.