Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Queens Park Rangers 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.

Sheffield United FC 2 - 2 Queens Park Rangers FC

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

17:02

Match ends, Sheffield United 2, Queens Park Rangers 2.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

17:00

Second Half ends, Sheffield United 2, Queens Park Rangers 2.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:58

Attempt missed. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box following a corner.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:58

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jake Clarke-Salter.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:58

Attempt blocked. Rhian Brewster (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anis Ben Slimane.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

17:00

Attempt blocked. Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver Arblaster.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:57

Attempt missed. Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Harrison Burrows with a cross following a corner.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:55

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jake Clarke-Salter.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:55

Substitution, Sheffield United. Rhian Brewster replaces Anel Ahmedhodzic.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:54

Substitution, Sheffield United. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi replaces Vinicius Souza.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:49

Goal! Sheffield United 2, Queens Park Rangers 2. Lyndon Dykes (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Koki Saito.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:49

Attempt missed. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer with a cross following a corner.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:48

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Steve Cook.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

17:00

Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:47

Substitution, Sheffield United. Sydie Peck replaces Callum O'Hare.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:47

Substitution, Sheffield United. Anis Ben Slimane replaces Andre Brooks.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:47

Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Lyndon Dykes replaces Michael Frey.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:45

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Anel Ahmedhodzic.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

17:02

Attempt blocked. Steve Cook (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Paul Smyth with a cross.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:44

Second yellow card to Jack Colback (Queens Park Rangers) for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:43

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Jack Robinson.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:43

Attempt blocked. Michael Frey (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Koki Saito.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:41

Jack Colback (Queens Park Rangers) is shown the yellow card.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:41

Foul by Michael Frey (Queens Park Rangers).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:41

Foul by Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:41

Substitution, Sheffield United. Harry Souttar replaces Alfie Gilchrist.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:41

Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:40

Kenneth Paal (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:40

Attempt missed. Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Oliver Arblaster.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:39

Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver Arblaster.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:38

Attempt saved. Zan Celar (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:38

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Oliver Arblaster.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:38

Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:38

Koki Saito (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:38

Attempt blocked. Koki Saito (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jake Clarke-Salter.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:36

Sam Field (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:30

Sam Field (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:30

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:30

Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Zan Celar replaces Karamoko Dembélé.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:30

Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Koki Saito replaces Alfie Lloyd.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:30

Delay in match (Queens Park Rangers).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:24

Foul by Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:21

Attempt missed. Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:21

Kenneth Paal (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:21

Attempt saved. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jack Robinson.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:16

Goal! Sheffield United 2, Queens Park Rangers 1. Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers) header from the right side of the six yard box to the top right corner. Assisted by Karamoko Dembélé with a cross following a corner.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:16

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Oliver Arblaster.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:16

Attempt blocked. Sam Field (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:16

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Oliver Arblaster.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:16

Attempt blocked. Karamoko Dembélé (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Paul Smyth.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:14

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jake Clarke-Salter.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:12

Attempt blocked. Karamoko Dembélé (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jimmy Dunne.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:14

Attempt blocked. Alfie Lloyd (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:09

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Jack Robinson.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:08

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:06

Second Half begins Sheffield United 2, Queens Park Rangers 0.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

16:06

Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Jack Colback replaces Jonathan Varane.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:53

First Half ends, Sheffield United 2, Queens Park Rangers 0.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:51

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Harrison Burrows.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:50

Offside, Sheffield United. Kieffer Moore is caught offside.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:51

Attempt blocked. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:57

Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver Arblaster.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:47

Jonathan Varane (Queens Park Rangers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:47

Foul by Jonathan Varane (Queens Park Rangers).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:45

Foul by Jonathan Varane (Queens Park Rangers).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:45

Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Paul Smyth replaces Lucas Andersen because of an injury.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:45

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:42

Delay in match (Queens Park Rangers).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:42

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Alfie Gilchrist.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:40

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:40

Delay in match because of an injury Sam Field (Queens Park Rangers).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:33

Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:33

Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:30

Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:27

Foul by Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:24

Hand ball by Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:24

Offside, Queens Park Rangers. Lucas Andersen is caught offside.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:22

Offside, Sheffield United. Kieffer Moore is caught offside.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:22

Harrison Burrows (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:19

Attempt blocked. Alfie Lloyd (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Michael Frey.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:19

Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:14

Goal! Sheffield United 2, Queens Park Rangers 0. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer following a fast break.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:14

Foul by Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:14

Jake Clarke-Salter (Queens Park Rangers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:14

Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:14

Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:14

Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:14

Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:14

Attempt missed. Karamoko Dembélé (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:09

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Vinicius Souza.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:07

Goal! Sheffield United 1, Queens Park Rangers 0. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Callum O'Hare.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:14

Attempt blocked. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:07

Offside, Queens Park Rangers. Michael Frey is caught offside.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:04

Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:03

Foul by Oliver Arblaster (Sheffield United).

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:02

Attempt blocked. Jonathan Varane (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Karamoko Dembélé.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

15:02

First Half begins.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

14:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Sheffield United vs Queens Park Rangers

13:00

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