Sunderland vs Leeds United LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Leeds 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.

Sunderland AFC 2 - 2 Leeds United FC

Sunderland vs Leeds United

22:01

Match ends, Sunderland 2, Leeds United 2.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:58

Second Half ends, Sunderland 2, Leeds United 2.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:58

Foul by Isaac Schmidt (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:56

Goal! Sunderland 2, Leeds United 2. Alan Browne (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jobe Bellingham with a headed pass following a set piece situation.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:56

Jayden Bogle (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:56

Foul by Jayden Bogle (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:56

Substitution, Leeds United. Sam Byram replaces Wilfried Gnonto.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:56

Attempt missed. Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the left. Assisted by Romaine Mundle with a cross following a corner.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:53

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Isaac Schmidt.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:53

Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Chris Mepham.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:53

Attempt blocked. Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Isaac Schmidt.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:52

Substitution, Leeds United. Isaac Schmidt replaces Largie Ramazani.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:50

Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:50

Foul by Joe Rothwell (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:47

Foul by Alan Browne (Sunderland).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:47

Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:47

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:45

Delay in match because of an injury Junior Firpo (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:44

Illan Meslier (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:44

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Joe Rodon.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:44

Substitution, Sunderland. Tom Watson replaces Patrick Roberts.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:42

Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:40

Mateo Joseph (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:40

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Ao Tanaka.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:39

Foul by Largie Ramazani (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:37

Substitution, Leeds United. Mateo Joseph replaces Joël Piroe.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:35

Attempt missed. Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:35

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:35

Substitution, Sunderland. Alan Browne replaces Chris Rigg.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:35

Delay in match because of an injury Illan Meslier (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:35

Foul by Joël Piroe (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:30

Attempt missed. Trai Hume (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Patrick Roberts.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:30

Foul by Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:28

Attempt missed. Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) header from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:28

Junior Firpo (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:26

Foul by Junior Firpo (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:26

Chris Rigg (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:26

Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:23

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Joe Rodon.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:23

Offside, Sunderland. Patrick Roberts is caught offside.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:23

Attempt blocked. Dan Neil (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:21

Dan Neil (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:21

Foul by Dan Neil (Sunderland).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:20

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Pascal Struijk.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:15

Goal! Sunderland 1, Leeds United 2. Junior Firpo (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:15

Joe Rodon (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:15

Attempt missed. Dan Neil (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Chris Mepham following a corner.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:15

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Joe Rodon.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:15

Attempt blocked. Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Luke O'Nien.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:15

Foul by Junior Firpo (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:15

Foul by Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:15

Attempt blocked. Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:15

Attempt missed. Jayden Bogle (Leeds United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:08

Foul by Junior Firpo (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:08

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) is shown the yellow card.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:08

Joël Piroe (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:04

Second Half begins Sunderland 1, Leeds United 1.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:47

First Half ends, Sunderland 1, Leeds United 1.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:47

Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:47

Offside, Sunderland. Wilson Isidor is caught offside.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:20

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:20

Delay in match (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:44

Attempt missed. Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Dan Neil.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:44

Illan Meslier (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:41

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Joe Rodon.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:41

Attempt blocked. Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:41

Joe Rodon (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:39

Foul by Joe Rodon (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:37

Attempt saved. Patrick Roberts (Sunderland) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Dennis Cirkin with a cross.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:30

Attempt missed. Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Brenden Aaronson.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:28

Attempt missed. Largie Ramazani (Leeds United) header from very close range.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:59

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:20

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:59

Delay in match (Sunderland).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:27

Foul by Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

21:20

Delay in match (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:56

Attempt blocked. Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ao Tanaka.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:27

Attempt blocked. Ao Tanaka (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:27

Foul by Joël Piroe (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:23

Goal! Sunderland 1, Leeds United 1. Joël Piroe (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:23

Attempt missed. Joël Piroe (Leeds United) left footed shot from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Brenden Aaronson.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:23

Attempt blocked. Largie Ramazani (Leeds United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:21

Largie Ramazani (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:20

Attempt blocked. Joël Piroe (Leeds United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:20

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:20

Delay in match (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:20

Attempt saved. Romaine Mundle (Sunderland) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jobe Bellingham.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:17

Foul by Ao Tanaka (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:17

Attempt missed. Largie Ramazani (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Junior Firpo.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:14

Corner, Sunderland. Conceded by Jayden Bogle.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:10

Goal! Sunderland 1, Leeds United 0. Chris Rigg (Sunderland) left footed shot from very close range.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:10

Attempt saved. Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:17

Attempt missed. Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Trai Hume.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:09

Attempt missed. Largie Ramazani (Leeds United) left footed shot from outside the box following a set piece situation.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:09

Foul by Dennis Cirkin (Sunderland).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:06

Attempt missed. Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:05

Foul by Joël Piroe (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:04

Foul by Ao Tanaka (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:03

Foul by Ao Tanaka (Leeds United).

Sunderland vs Leeds United

20:01

First Half begins.

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