Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Plymouth Argyle face Sheffield United 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.

Plymouth Argyle FC 2 - 1 Sheffield United FC

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:31

Match ends, Plymouth Argyle 2, Sheffield United 1.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:28

Second Half ends, Plymouth Argyle 2, Sheffield United 1.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:28

Attempt missed. Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Harrison Burrows with a cross.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:26

Julio Pleguezuelo (Plymouth Argyle) is shown the yellow card.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:22

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Ben Brereton.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:21

Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:21

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Darko Gyabi replaces Mustapha Bundu.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:18

Goal! Plymouth Argyle 2, Sheffield United 1. Muhamed Tijani (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:17

Attempt missed. Tyrese Campbell (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer following a fast break.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:15

Substitution, Sheffield United. Tyrese Campbell replaces Sydie Peck.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:14

Offside, Plymouth Argyle. Muhamed Tijani is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:12

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:11

Goal! Plymouth Argyle 1, Sheffield United 1. Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from very close range following a set piece situation.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:12

Attempt blocked. Joe Edwards (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:14

Attempt blocked. Kornél Szucs (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Adam Randell with a cross.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:11

Substitution, Sheffield United. Hamza Choudhury replaces Vinicius Souza because of an injury.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:11

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:10

Delay in match (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:08

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Vinicius Souza.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:10

Attempt blocked. Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:07

Attempt missed. Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Vinicius Souza with a headed pass following a corner.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:05

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Kornél Szucs.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:05

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Julio Pleguezuelo.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:04

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:04

Delay in match because of an injury Michael Cooper (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

14:01

Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:59

Substitution, Sheffield United. Femi Seriki replaces Harry Clarke.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:59

Substitution, Sheffield United. Kieffer Moore replaces Thomas Cannon.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:59

Substitution, Sheffield United. Ben Brereton replaces Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:56

Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:55

Harry Clarke (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:55

Harry Clarke (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:55

Muhamed Tijani (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:55

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Muhamed Tijani replaces Callum Wright.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:53

Attempt missed. Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) header from the right side of the six yard box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer with a cross following a corner.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:52

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Kornél Szucs.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:50

Foul by Sydie Peck (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:47

Attempt saved. Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:47

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Victor Pálsson.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:46

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Julio Pleguezuelo.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:46

Foul by Callum Wright (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:44

Foul by Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:41

Attempt saved. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:39

Offside, Plymouth Argyle. Ryan Hardie is caught offside.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:39

Attempt blocked. Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Victor Pálsson with a headed pass.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:37

Corner, Plymouth Argyle. Conceded by Harrison Burrows.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:36

Second Half begins Plymouth Argyle 0, Sheffield United 1.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:36

Substitution, Plymouth Argyle. Joe Edwards replaces Nathanael Ogbeta.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:20

First Half ends, Plymouth Argyle 0, Sheffield United 1.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:20

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:20

Delay in match because of an injury Mustapha Bundu (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:17

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:16

Foul by Harry Clarke (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:14

Goal! Plymouth Argyle 0, Sheffield United 1. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the right side of the box.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:12

Foul by Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:09

Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:09

Attempt saved. Ryan Hardie (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mustapha Bundu.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:08

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Julio Pleguezuelo.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:08

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:08

Delay in match because of an injury Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:02

Foul by Callum Wright (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:03

Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

13:00

Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:58

Attempt missed. Adam Randell (Plymouth Argyle) right footed shot from outside the box.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:55

Foul by Sydie Peck (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:56

Callum Wright (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:55

Jordan Houghton (Plymouth Argyle) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:54

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:54

Delay in match because of an injury Harry Clarke (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:47

Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:45

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Victor Pálsson.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:44

Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:43

Attempt missed. Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box following a corner.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:43

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Victor Pálsson.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:43

Foul by Kornél Szucs (Plymouth Argyle).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:40

Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:39

Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:38

Foul by Callum O'Hare (Sheffield United).

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:37

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

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:32

Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Julio Pleguezuelo.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:32

Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:31

First Half begins.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

12:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Plymouth Argyle vs Sheffield United

10:30

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