Follow live coverage as Bristol City 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.

The key stats before Bristol City’s meeting with Sheffield United in the Championship on Tuesday.

Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45pm tonight (Tuesday, November 5). Is Bristol City v Sheffield United on TV? Yes - the match will be shown live on TV. It will not immediately appear on the channel billings but can be accessed as an alternative broadcast via Sky Sports+. Fans can stream via the Sky Sports app or on NOW TV.

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says Sunday's Steel City derby will not affect his line-up for Tuesday's trip to Bristol City.

City suffered heartbreak at the death against promotion chasing Sheffield United as two late goals condemned them to their first defeat in nine matches. Anis Mehmeti gave the Robins the lead from the penalty spot,

Sheffield United are back in Championship action on Tuesday night Sheffield United head to Ashton Gate to lock horns with Bristol City as they look to keep their momentum going. They are sat in 3rd place in the Championship table behind Sunderland and Leeds United as they eye an immediate promotion back to the Premier League.

Liam Manning speaks after City's unbeaten run was snapped by a late goal. Image: Getty