Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Burnley 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.

Goals from Josh Brownhill and Zian Flemming earned Burnley a 2-0 victory at leaders Sheffield United and moved them to within a point of their opponents.

HERE are the Sheffield United player ratings from Boxing Day’s Championship home game against Burnley at Bramall Lane.

The pick of the stats as Sheffield United take on Burnley in the Championship on Boxing Day.

League leaders Sheffield United will welcome Burnley to the Bramall Lane on Thursday. Burnley have won the last three games between the two sides. Can they continue this great run? Below, I have the team news,

Burnley boss Scott Parker was pleased with the way his team managed the game in their 2-0 victory at Sheffield United. Goals from Josh Brownhill and Zian Flemming earned the Clarets an impressive win.