Marko Grujic wins Cardiff a corner with a deflected strike. It'll be the game's first.

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Both sides are showing plenty of attacking intent so far, even if there haven't been a plethora of clear chances yet. The defenders are all having to work really hard out there.

Johnny Magrinho: My mate’s at the game tonight, said his ticket cost him £18. Sent me a few videos from inside the stadium and it’s absolutely buzzing. Looks like United are up for this and will give Cardiff a game tonight. Fancy a narrow 2-1 home win.

Can't really argue with £18 in this day and age, Johnny - let's hope he gets his money's worth and we see some goals...

Now Kenneth Zohore shoots straight at the Blades keeper. Cardiff are having a promising spell.

Marko Grujic's shot from outside the box is deflected towards goal by Kenneth Zohore, but the Cardiff striker is offside so it wouldn't have counted, even if Blades keeper Simon Moore hadn't been there to make a diving save.

In case you missed the snow in the Steel City, there is snow piled up behind the goals at either end. They did well to get this game on at Bramall Lane.

It's been raining this evening though, and - although the rainfall has stopped for now - the playing surface is pretty wet.

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By the way, Cardiff boss Neil Warnock hasn't managed against his former club Sheffield United at Bramall Lane since August 2010, when his QPR side won 3-0 in the Championship.

David Brooks almost plays in Leon Clarke in the area after a quick counter, but Cardiff intercept the situation well.

The ball eventually comes out to the hosts' Lee Evans outside the box, but he curls his effort over the bar.

There hasn't been much to report since John Lundstram's early chance for the hosts. Cardiff are playing the game in Sheffield United's half for now though.

As ever, I'd love to hear your views on tonight's game via #bbcefl on social media. Do get in touch.

The Bluebirds have taken 31 points from their 18 away league games this term, which is their best return at this stage of a season since 2002-03, when they were promoted from the third tier via the play-offs. Impressive.

The hosts have an effort on goal inside two minutes. John Lundstram heads straight at the keeper from six yards out. Decent chance! He got no power behind the header.

The visitors Cardiff - all in blue - get this game going.

The players emerge from the tunnel at Bramall Lane under the lights. Can Cardiff move 10 points clear of third-placed Fulham, or will the Blades move in to the top six?

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Sheffield United make three changes, with Wales' Lee Evans and David Brooks coming in to add a bit of spice.

The other switch is enforced as keeper Simon Moore replaces the suspended Jamal Blackman.

Visitors Cardiff make one change, with Aron Gunnarsson replacing Craig Bryson.

Sheff Utd XI: Moore, Baldock, O'Connell, Stearman, Evans, Stevens, Basham, Lundstram, Fleck, Brooks, Clarke.

Cardiff XI: Etheridge, Manga, Morrison, Bamba, Bennett, Gunnarsson, Grujic, Paterson, Hoilett, Mendez-Laing, Zohore.

At this stage of the season it's all about what each result means in terms of promotion, play-offs and relegation - so what could change tonight?

A win for Cardiff would move them 10 points clear of third-placed Fulham and within a victory of leaders Wolves - with both of those teams in action on Tuesday.

With Bristol City, Middlesbrough and Millwall all slipping up earlier, Sheffield United know they'll move into the final play-off spot with three points at Bramall Lane.

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The EFL schedulers have arguably left us the best match until last on this bumper Easter Monday.

Cardiff are hot favourites to join Wolves in the Premier League and Sheffield United could yet still join them via the play-offs, despite their chequered form.

We *should* see a positive, free-flowing game between two sides striving for the 'promised land'.

Cheers Gary. Good evening, one and all.

In case you're just joining us, here's a brief summary of what's happened in the Championship so far today:

• Preston 0-1 Derby
• Bristol City 0-1 Brentford
• Burton 1-1 Middlesbrough
• Ipswich 2-2 Millwall

• QPR 4-1 Norwich City
• Sunderland 1-3 Sheffield Wednesday
• Sheffield United v Cardiff City (kick-off 19:45 BST)

Phew, it's been a long old day, but it's not over yet.

The focus switches back to the top of the Championship now.

Tom Garry will take you through Sheffield United against Cardiff, which kicks off in about 15 minutes.

I'm outta here.