Birmingham City vs Sheffield United LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
Follow live coverage as Birmingham City face Sheffield United in the Championship today.
English football's second tier is one of the most-watched leagues in Europe with a relentless fixture schedule and the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer combining to make it one of the most dramatic and exciting competitions in world football.
Burnley were relegated from the top tier in 2022 but return refreshed and hopeful of making it back and equally Watford no doubt enjoyed their time in the Premier League too and are also keen to return.
Norwich know what it takes to earn promotion from the Championship and will again be one of the favourites to do it again with one of the best squads in the division.
It isn't all about the battle for promotion, either, with Wigan, Rotherham and play-off winners Sunderland hoping their ascensions from League One aren't short-lived as they battle to avoid the drop at the bottom.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Birmingham City FC 1 - 2 Sheffield United FC
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
17:56
You’ve backed us in your thousands up and down the country, with us every step of the way. 👏❤️
See you in the @premierleague, Blades! 🦁 pic.twitter.com/d6V7RkZdNI— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
17:35
🎶 One Chrissy Basham! 🎶🚂 pic.twitter.com/qGfgg7faah
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
17:33
91 Points. Our highest ever total in the EFL Championship. History Makers. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/1nDntFc6Zs
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
17:29
Full-time scenes as we head to the @premierleague with a W! 😍 pic.twitter.com/i0rbS7FE9B
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
17:16
Leading us to the @premierleague. 🙌
Appreciation for Hecky’s Blades! 🆙 pic.twitter.com/Qy3dtSlaEF— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
17:12
The Starman x The Starboy. 🌟
Bladesmen. ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/igT3A9UwC2— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
17:07
A promotion winning partnership. 🔥
40+ goal involvements between Iliman and Oli this season. What a duo. 🫡😮💨 pic.twitter.com/I3u85xReed— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
17:27
A promotion winning partnership. 🔥
40+ goal involvements between Iliman and Oli this season. What a duo. 🫡😮💨 pic.twitter.com/AXtXUELZDL— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
17:07
“Come on the Bladesmen!” ❤️@iliman_ndiaye 📲🇸🇳 pic.twitter.com/5svYIjzuyJ
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:58
Defeat on the final day. pic.twitter.com/Zg2vZyZ2uj
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:58
Match ends, Birmingham City 1, Sheffield United 2.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:56
Ending the season with a W. 🔥
See you in the @PremierLeague next season, Blades fans. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/tR5wgKALCf— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:55
Second Half ends, Birmingham City 1, Sheffield United 2.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:55
Attempt missed. Hannibal Mejbri (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:54
Foul by Tommy Doyle (Sheffield United).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:50
Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:50
Attempt missed. Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Tommy Doyle following a corner.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:50
Attempt blocked. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) right footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Tommy Doyle with a cross.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:46
85 - Final swap.
[1-2] #BIRSHU pic.twitter.com/od83xZ5DFm— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:46
Substitution, Birmingham City. Alfie Chang replaces Harlee Dean.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:44
80 - What a finish! Sanderson volleys in from inside the box after Robbo cushioned header back! Game on!
[1-2] #BIRSHU https://t.co/8KWv5AhAuz— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:45
Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:43
Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Marc Roberts.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:43
Attempt blocked. Tommy Doyle (Sheffield United) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked. Assisted by Sander Berge.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:43
Attempt blocked. Jili Buyabu (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sander Berge.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:43
Attempt missed. William Osula (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:42
Attempt missed. William Osula (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:41
79' Goal Birmingham. Sanderson pulls one back for the hosts.
🔵 #BCFC 1-2 #SUFC 🔴— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:41
One back!!! pic.twitter.com/2ECPirDWnR
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:40
Goal! Birmingham City 1, Sheffield United 2. Dion Sanderson (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:40
Foul by William Osula (Sheffield United).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:40
Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Chris Basham.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:38
Attempt missed. Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the left.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:37
74' Two more United changes, including a debut for Jili Buyabu! 👏
🔵 #BCFC 0-2 #SUFC 🔴 pic.twitter.com/Pntk8F0kyy— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:38
Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:38
Foul by William Osula (Sheffield United).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:38
Substitution, Sheffield United. Jili Buyabu replaces Enda Stevens.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:38
Substitution, Sheffield United. Oliver Norwood replaces John Fleck.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:34
Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:32
Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Krystian Bielik.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:32
Harlee Dean (Birmingham City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:32
Foul by Iliman Ndiaye (Sheffield United).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:32
Foul by Harlee Dean (Birmingham City).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:31
William Osula (Sheffield United) hits the left post with a right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right. Assisted by Tommy Doyle.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:31
Attempt saved. Hannibal Mejbri (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:30
Foul by Marc Roberts (Birmingham City).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:30
Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:29
67 - Four changes.
[0-2] #BIRSHU pic.twitter.com/tDOcPmle4O— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:28
Trademark Salford Silva. ™️🤸🏻 pic.twitter.com/BfnB7qZIf7
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:28
Substitution, Birmingham City. Jordan James replaces Reda Khadra.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:28
Substitution, Birmingham City. Hannibal Mejbri replaces Juninho Bacuna.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:28
Substitution, Birmingham City. Troy Deeney replaces Lukas Jutkiewicz.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:28
Substitution, Birmingham City. Marc Roberts replaces Auston Trusty.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:28
Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:26
Dion Sanderson (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:26
Attempt saved. Sander Berge (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Enda Stevens with a through ball.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:23
Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:22
🎶 All we care about, is James McAtee! 🎶 pic.twitter.com/cBrb6UFX5n
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:21
Goal for Sheffield United. McAtee, 56.
[0-2] #BIRSHU— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:21
Attempt missed. Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham City) right footed shot from the right side of the box following a fast break.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:20
58' Double change for United!
🔵 #BCFC 0-2 #SUFC 🔴 pic.twitter.com/y3gawXJUjg— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:19
Substitution, Sheffield United. Billy Sharp replaces Oliver McBurnie.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:19
Substitution, Sheffield United. William Osula replaces James McAtee.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:17
MCATEEEEEE!!!! 🪄 pic.twitter.com/ucLu0rwuFt
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:17
Goal! Birmingham City 0, Sheffield United 2. James McAtee (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:16
Attempt blocked. Tommy Doyle (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:14
Goal for Sheffield United. McBurnie, 53.
[0-1] #BIRSHU— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:14
MCBURRNNIEEEEEE!!!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4W5LdpsEbI
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:14
Goal! Birmingham City 0, Sheffield United 1. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Chris Basham with a cross.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:13
51' George Baldock is forced off through injury and replaced by Sander Berge.
🔵 #BCFC 0-0 #SUFC 🔴 pic.twitter.com/L1RDp5Wvkw— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:12
Substitution, Sheffield United. Sander Berge replaces George Baldock because of an injury.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:16
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:09
Delay in match because of an injury George Baldock (Sheffield United).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:09
Foul by Emmanuel Longelo (Birmingham City).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:07
46 - Back underway!
[0-0] #BIRSHU pic.twitter.com/LbteFMcWZi— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:06
Second Half begins Birmingham City 0, Sheffield United 0.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:06
45' Back to it in Birmingham! 💪
Watch or listen live here. #SUFC || @HE_Barnes 🔴— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
16:06
"Come on, Blues!" 🔵
Jeremy Crouch is your Supporter of the Season. #Awards23 pic.twitter.com/l2pvhWoJgy— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:52
All to play for in the second-half. 👊 pic.twitter.com/2Kcf4lffoS
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:52
First Half ends, Birmingham City 0, Sheffield United 0.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:52
Both sides hitting the woodwork but it remains goalless at St. Andrew's.#SUFC || @UltiChamps pic.twitter.com/0PfBc3TrIE
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:51
Corner, Birmingham City. Conceded by Tommy Doyle.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:50
45' Two to be played.
🔵 #BCFC 0-0 #SUFC 🔴 pic.twitter.com/vNVsBvJT5m— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:48
Attempt missed. Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:46
Jack Robinson (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:47
Foul by Juninho Bacuna (Birmingham City).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:42
37 - Jobe takes aim with an audacious effort, would have been some goal that!
[0-0] #BIRSHU— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:42
Offside, Sheffield United. John Egan tries a through ball, but Enda Stevens is caught offside.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:42
Attempt saved. Jobe Bellingham (Birmingham City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Emmanuel Longelo.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:41
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:50
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:39
34 - Phew! Blades hit the post twice inside ten seconds! 😅
[0-0] #BIRSHU— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:38
United hit the post twice in 30 seconds! 😳
— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:39
Delay in match because of an injury Krystian Bielik (Birmingham City).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:39
Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:39
Reda Khadra (Birmingham City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:39
Attempt blocked. George Baldock (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tommy Doyle with a through ball.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:37
33’ Ndiaye comes close for United. He dances through the defence but his effort’s deflected just over. 🌪️
🔵 #BCFC 0-0 #SUFC 🔴 pic.twitter.com/lq7AXhvkDK— Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) May 8, 2023
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:39
James McAtee (Sheffield United) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Birmingham City vs Sheffield United
15:39
Tommy Doyle (Sheffield United) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Iliman Ndiaye.
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