Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Oxford 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.

Régis Le Bris’s Sunderland return to the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon hoping to make it three wins from three. Oxford United will pose a stern test, having drawn their last five games. You can follow minute-by-minute updates in our live blog below, starting with the team news.

Jobe Bellingham scores as Championship leaders Sunderland beat Oxford 2-0 to go five points clear at the top of the league table.