Follow live coverage as Burnley 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 welcome fourth placed Sunderland for a shot at the top on Friday evening (20:00 GMT).The Clarets are just one point shy of league leaders Leeds United, while the Black Cats will go above their hosts if they were to take all three points at Turf Moor.

Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford saved two late penalties from the same player to earn the English Championship title chasers an improbable 0-0 draw

Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford was the hero after he saved two late penalties from Sunderland's Wilson Isidor in an entertaining goalless draw at Turf Moor between two of the EFL Championship's top four sides.

Here's how to watch the Championship match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.

It’s second versus fourth as Sunderland and Burnley clash on Friday night Sunderland face a major test of their promotion credentials on Friday when they travel to face Burnley at Turf Moore. Both Scott Parker and Régis Le Bris have a number of injury and selection concerns to consider.