Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Derby County 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.

Sheffield United switched formations from a successful 4-1-4-1, which was victorious over Hull City, to a more restrained 4-4-1-1 against Derby County, who kept the same formation as their last contest with a 4-3-3 minus the inclusion of David Ozoh who is out with an injury.

Derby County have potentially their toughest test of the season so far on Saturday, as they make the short journey up the M1 to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United.

Disappointed Derby County player Eiran Cashin pointed to the timing and the quality of Sheffield United’s goal as the difference between the sides at Bramall

Reaction to Derby County's 1-0 defeatat Sheffield United in the Championship. Download . Choose your file . Higher quality (128kbps) Lower quality (64kbps)

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder was delighted with the way his players managed their 1-0 win over a Derby County side who did their best to frustrate them at full-time.

Chris Wilder reveals Oliver Arblaster injury extent after Sheffield United skipper misses Derby County win Sheffield United’s tough week with injuries continued this week when Oliver Arblaster went down with an ankle issue on the eve of this afternoon’s game against Derby County.