Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Sheffield Wednesday 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.

Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Leeds United FC 1 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday FC

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:47

First Half ends, Leeds United 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:47

Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:47

Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Michael Ihiekwe.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:45

Attempt saved. Daniel James (Leeds United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joël Piroe.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:40

Attempt saved. Daniel James (Leeds United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:37

Foul by Shea Charles (Sheffield Wednesday).

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:35

Foul by Joe Rodon (Leeds United).

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:35

Di'Shon Bernard (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:34

Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Michael Ihiekwe.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:35

Attempt blocked. Joël Piroe (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Daniel James with a cross.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:33

Foul by Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday).

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:31

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Manor Solomon.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:29

Attempt missed. Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the right side of the box.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:28

Foul by Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United).

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:24

Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Yan Valery.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:25

Attempt missed. Ao Tanaka (Leeds United) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is high and wide to the left following a set piece situation.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:23

Daniel James (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:22

Attempt missed. Joe Rodon (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Joe Rothwell with a cross following a corner.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:21

Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Max Lowe.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:17

Foul by Jayden Bogle (Leeds United).

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:16

Foul by Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United).

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:15

Hand ball by Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United).

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:14

Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Di'Shon Bernard.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:14

Attempt saved. Anthony Musaba (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yan Valery.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:12

Attempt missed. Joe Rodon (Leeds United) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box following a corner.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:12

Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Michael Ihiekwe.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:11

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:11

Delay in match (Leeds United).

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:10

Attempt blocked. Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:09

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Sam Byram.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:09

Attempt blocked. Michael Ihiekwe (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Max Lowe with a headed pass.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:07

Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Jayden Bogle.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:05

Foul by Joe Rothwell (Leeds United).

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:04

Goal! Leeds United 1, Sheffield Wednesday 0. Manor Solomon (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

12:01

First Half begins.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

11:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

10:00

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