Sunderland host Sheffield United as two promotion chasing sides battle it out to cap off the Championship action on New Year's Day.

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Both teams have been brilliant this season and they're fighting with Leeds and Burnley for the two automatic promotion spots.

Sunderland, who spent four seasons in League One in the last six years, are hoping to return to the top flight for the first time since the 2016/17 campaign.

They will be hoping their brilliant home form, which has seen them win seven and draw four of their 11 games, continues against Chris Wilder's high-flying Sheffield United.

The Blades, who have one of the best away records in the Championship, are eyeing instant promotion back to the Premier League and they'll be hopeful of pulling off a statement win at the Stadium of Light.

RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Sunderland v Sheffield United on TV and online.

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When is Sunderland v Sheffield United?

Sunderland v Sheffield United will take place on Wednesday 1st January 2025.

Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.

Sunderland v Sheffield United kick-off time

Sunderland v Sheffield United will kick off at 8pm.

What TV channel is Sunderland v Sheffield United on?

You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football with coverage starting at 7:45pm.

Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £43 per month.

Sky Sports + will feature more than 1,000 EFL games throughout the season and is included as part of Sky Sports packages.

How to live stream Sunderland v Sheffield United online

Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.

You can also watch the match via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).

NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.

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Sunderland v Sheffield United odds

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bet365 odds: Sunderland (27/20) Draw (5/2) Sheffield United (13/8)*

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