Sheffield United vs Derby County LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
Stay tuned for real-time updates as Sheffield United takes on Derby County in the Championship today.
The second tier of English football is becoming more competitive and remains thrilling, with the chance to secure a spot in the Premier League at the end of the season.
After being relegated from the Premier League last season, Luton, Burnley, and Sheffield United are now back in the Championship and are anticipated to compete for play-off positions once more. Norwich City, an improving Coventry, and the recently defeated play-off finalists, Leeds United, will also be in the mix. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the standings, Wayne Rooney is looking to turn around Plymouth’s luck after their close call with relegation last year. Portsmouth and Derby have joined the Championship after being promoted from League One, along with Oxford, who triumphed in the play-offs.
Stay updated with real-time coverage of today's match in the live blog provided below.
Sheffield United FC secured a narrow victory over Derby County FC, winning the match 1-0.
Sydie Peck from Sheffield United had a shot with her right foot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was stopped in the top right corner by the goalkeeper, thanks to an assist from Andre Brooks.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Substitution for Sheffield United: Rhys Norrington-Davies comes on in place of Kieffer Moore.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Substitution for Sheffield United: Sam McCallum comes on to take the place of Gustavo Hamer.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Sydie Peck from Sheffield United is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Sheffield United was awarded a corner kick after Nathaniel Phillips allowed the ball to go out.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
The fourth official has declared that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Femi Seriki from Sheffield United earns a free kick in the defensive zone.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
The attempt was stopped. Femi Seriki of Sheffield United had a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. He was assisted by Andre Brooks.
Sheffield United Vs Derby County Matchup
Kieffer Moore from Sheffield United has received a yellow card.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Match Preview
Ebou Adams from Derby County gets awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Kieffer Moore from Sheffield United committed a foul.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Andre Brooks from Sheffield United receives a free kick on the right side.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Match Preview
The wait is finally over. They are now prepared to move forward.
Sheffield United Vs Derby County Match Preview
Substitution for Derby County: Joe Ward comes on to take the place of Kenzo Goudmijn.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Substitution for Derby County: Corey Blackett-Taylor comes on to replace Callum Elder, who is unable to continue due to an injury.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
The game was paused due to an injury to Callum Elder from Derby County.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Callum Elder from Derby County receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
Femi Seriki from Sheffield United is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Substitution for Derby County: Nathaniel Phillips is coming on to take the place of Ryan Nyambe.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Match Preview
Substitution for Derby County: Dajaune Brown comes on for Nathaniel Méndez-Laing.
Sheffield United Battles Derby County
Substitution for Sheffield United: Rhian Brewster comes on to take the place of Callum O'Hare.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Attempt denied. Andre Brooks from Sheffield United had a shot with his left foot from the right side of the penalty area that was blocked. He was assisted by Callum O'Hare.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Effort stopped. Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) had a shot with her right foot from the center of the penalty area, but it was blocked.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Sydie Peck from Sheffield United had a shot with her right foot from the center of the box, but it was blocked.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Opportunity lost. Kieffer Moore (Sheffield United) headed the ball from the left side of the six-yard area, but it went past the right side of the goal. The chance came after a corner kick, with Gustavo Hamer delivering the cross.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Corner kick awarded to Sheffield United, following a foul by Ebou Adams.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Corner kick for Sheffield United, awarded after Ryan Nyambe gave it away.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
A foul committed by Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
Corner kick awarded to Sheffield United, with Eiran Cashin being the player responsible for conceding it.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Foul committed by Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Foul committed by Sydie Peck of Sheffield United.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Substitution for Derby County: Marcus Harness comes on for Ben Osborn.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
Substitution for Sheffield United: Andre Brooks comes on for Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Substitution for Sheffield United: Femi Seriki comes on for Alfie Gilchrist.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United had a chance to score but missed. His right-foot shot from the left side of the penalty area went over the crossbar. The assist was provided by Harrison Burrows.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
The attempt was denied. Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United took a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it was obstructed. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi provided the assist.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Corner kick for Sheffield United, awarded after a play that Jacob Widell Zetterström was unable to defend successfully.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Alfie Gilchrist from Sheffield United had a challenging shot from the right side, but it was saved in the upper center of the goal. The attempt was set up by Callum O'Hare.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
The wait is over. They are now prepared to move forward.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
The game was paused due to an injury to Michael Cooper from Sheffield United.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
The attempt was blocked. Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United took a left-footed shot from over 35 yards away, but it was stopped. Vinicius Souza provided the assist.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United earns a free kick in his team's defensive area.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Foul committed by Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United).
Sheffield United Vs Derby County: Match Preview
Foul committed by Vinicius Souza of Sheffield United.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Goal! Sheffield United leads 1-0 against Derby County. Gustavo Hamer scored for Sheffield United with a right-footed shot from a free kick that went into the top right corner of the net.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half of the field.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Eiran Cashin from Derby County receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United earns a free kick in the opponent's side of the field.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Showdown
Penalty committed by Alfie Gilchrist (Sheffield United).
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Sydie Peck from Sheffield United is awarded a free kick in her team's defensive area.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Sheffield United 0, Derby County 0.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Match Preview
The first half concludes with a score of Sheffield United 0, Derby County 0.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Offside decision against Sheffield United. Callum O'Hare is flagged for being offside.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Vinicius Souza from Sheffield United receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
A foul committed by Vinicius Souza from Sheffield United.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
The attempt was stopped. Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United had a header from the left side of the six-yard area that was successfully defended.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Corner kick taken by Sheffield United, with Jacob Widell Zetterström credited for conceding.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
The attempt was blocked. Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was stopped in the bottom right corner. The chance was set up by Callum O'Hare with a header.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Foul committed by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Sheffield United earned a corner kick after Eiran Cashin allowed the ball to go out of play.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Callum O'Hare from Sheffield United earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Sheffield United Battles Derby County
Corner kick awarded to Derby County. The ball was cleared by Alfie Gilchrist.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
Missed opportunity. Curtis Nelson from Derby County had a header from the middle of the box but it went off to the left after a corner kick play.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
Foul committed by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Offside call against Sheffield United. Kieffer Moore has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
A shot attempt was stopped. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi from Sheffield United took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. Sydie Peck provided the assist.
Sheffield United Vs Derby County Matchup
Nathaniel Méndez-Laing from Derby County strikes the post with a right-footed shot taken from the right side of the area.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Harry Souttar commits a foul for Sheffield United.
Sheffield United Vs Derby County Matchup
Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United had a chance to score with a header from the middle of the box after a set piece, but he wasn't able to convert it.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
Kieffer Moore from Sheffield United earns a free kick along the right sideline.
Sheffield United Vs Derby County Match Preview
Anel Ahmedhodzic from Sheffield United earns a free kick in his team's defensive area.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Corner kick awarded to Sheffield United, after Kayden Jackson allowed it.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Offside decision against Sheffield United. Callum O'Hare has been flagged for being offside.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
Harrison Burrows from Sheffield United is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive area.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United had a chance to score with a header from the middle of the box, but he overshot it. Callum O'Hare provided the assist with a cross.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
Sheffield United earned a corner kick after the ball was deflected off Kenzo Goudmijn.
Sheffield United Takes On Derby County
The attempt was stopped. Kieffer Moore from Sheffield United had a header from the middle of the box that was deflected. Harrison Burrows provided the assist with a cross.
Sheffield United Vs Derby County Matchup
A shot was blocked. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi from Sheffield United took a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it was saved in the bottom right corner.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
Jerry Yates from Derby County had a shot from the middle of the box but it went to the right of the goal. He got the setup from Nathaniel Méndez-Laing, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Sheffield United Vs Derby County Match Preview
Corner kick for Derby County, conceded by Harry Souttar.
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Matchup
Sheffield United Vs. Derby County Clash
The team rosters have been revealed, and the athletes are getting ready on the field.
Sheffield United Faces Derby County
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