Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Sunderland 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.

Burnley's goalless draw with Preston North End means Leeds remain four points ahead of third place, with a game in hand. Sheffield United's win over Luton Town means United have dropped to second spot heading into tonight's game.

Gabby Agbonlahor has claimed that it is “inevitable” Leeds United will beat Sunderland at Elland Road on Monday evening.

Régis Le Bris has confirmed that Sunderland could welcome three players back to the squad tonight. Romaine Mundle and Alan Browne are both fit and available - while Ian Poveda should be available after missing the win over Luton Town due to a minor ‘internal’ matter.

Leeds United face automatic promotion rivals Sunderland on Monday under the Elland Road lights, but six players are now out of the contest for which one more is a doubt.

Leeds United host Sunderland in the Championship on Monday night, with both sides aiming to secure all three points in their race for automatic promotion. Both teams secured three points in midweek with Leeds easing past Watford at Vicarage Road,