Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie scored his first league goal since December 2020 as the Sky Bet Championship leaders hit back to earn a 1-1 draw at Luton.McBurnie last found the net in a league game in a 2-1 top-flight defeat to Leicester, while his only goal last term came in the Carabao Cup against Southampton, when he scored an equaliser to force a penalty shoot-out the Blades ultimatel...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday could hand a debut to Mallik Wilks during Saturday’s Sky Bet League One meeting with Forest Green.The forward was cup-tied for Tuesday evening’s Carabao Cup success over Rochdale after joining the Owls from Hull for an undisclosed fee.Defenders Ben Heneghan and Dominic Iorfa and midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru sustained knocks against Dale and will be assessed.Righ...Full Story »

Luton could have captain Sonny Bradley back in contention for Friday night’s Sky Bet Championship match against leaders Sheffield United.Defender Bradley was absent from the squad because of a personal issue for last weekend’s win at Swansea, and it remains to be seen if he will need additional time away.Dan Potts took on the armband, with Tom Lockyer coming into defence for a first ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore enjoyed the quality of his side’s three first-half strikes in the Carabao Cup win over Rochdale.Jaden Brown, Fisayo Dele-Bahsiru and Dennis Adeniran all scored long-range efforts before the break as the League One side eased past the EFL’s bottom club 3-0 to reach the third round.Moore said: “Three wonderful goals by Jaden – excell...Full Story »

Superb long-range strikes in the first half from Jaden Brown, Fisayo Dele-Bahsiru and Dennis Adeniran saw Sheffield Wednesday beat Rochdale 3-0 to advance to the third round of the Carabao Cup.After Callum Paterson put a long-range effort over, Brown found the net with a fine 25-yard effort following a corner in the 23rd minute.A rare attack from the visitors saw James Ball try an effort from di...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday defender Ben Heneghan could return to the starting line-up in the home Carabao Cup game against Rochdale.Summer signing Heneghan was an unused substitute in Saturday’s league win at Bolton and is hoping to be back in contention after being rested.Boss Darren Moore has no new injury concerns but is still without defender Jack Hunt (illness) and striker Michael Smith...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom praised the contribution of Oli McBurnie after Sheffield United triumphed 3-0 over Blackburn to go top of the Sky Bet Championship table.Oliver Norwood gave the Blades the lead with a curling free-kick shortly after the half-hour mark, before substitute Iliman Ndiaye wrapped up the three points with a second-half brace.McBurnie is without a goal of his ow...Full Story »

Substitute Iliman Ndiaye scored twice as Sheffield United claimed an impressive 3-0 victory over Blackburn that lifted them to the top of the Sky Bet Championship.Ndiaye’s brace came after Oliver Norwood had struck the opening goal.With it being the Blades’ third game in six days, United boss Paul Heckingbottom made several changes to his starting line-up.Oli McBurnie and Reda Khadra...Full Story »

Dion Charles could feature for Bolton when they take on Sheffield Wednesday.The forward has been out with a thigh injury but could make his return against the Owls.Ricardo Almeida Santos is available after serving his suspension for a red card picked up against Port Vale.Eoin Toal is expected to still be sidelined with an ankle injury.Michael Smith is expected to miss out for Sheffield Wednesday...Full Story »

Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp remains a doubt for the visit of Blackburn in the Sky Bet Championship.The striker missed Wednesday’s win over Sunderland after rolling an ankle at the weekend and his availability will be determined by whether the swelling has gone down sufficiently.Rhian Brewster is set to deputise again having started against the Black Cats in midweek.On-loan Newcast...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Alex Neil expressed pride in his team despite their 2-1 loss at Sheffield United.Goals from Anel Ahmedhodzic and Max Lowe, either side of the break, gave the Blades victory.After being forced to play with only 10 men for around an hour following Dan Neil’s sending off, Sunderland reduced the arrears with a goal from Lynden Gooch, but they never seriously threatened to draw ...Full Story »

Sheffield United continued their strong start to the Championship season with a 2-1 victory over Sunderland.Goals from Anel Ahmedhodzic and Max Lowe, either side of the break, put the Blades in command.After being forced to play with only 10 men for around an hour after Dan Neil was sent off, Sunderland reduced the arrears with a goal from Lynden Gooch, but they never seriously threatened to dra...Full Story »

Reece James saw red as Sheffield Wednesday suffered a first defeat of the Sky Bet League One season, going down 2-0 at Peterborough.The on-loan defender endured a first league start to forget for the Owls when sent off in the 34th minute for a reckless challenge on Posh’s Joe Ward.That was not the end of the drama as Wednesday assistant boss Jamie Smith was cautioned for a confrontation wi...Full Story »

Skipper Billy Sharp will miss Sheffield United’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against against Sunderland on Wednesday evening through injury.The 36-year-old striker turned an ankle in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough and the damage is yet to be fully assessed because of swelling around the joint.However, midfielder Ben Osborn is facing at least two weeks on the sidelines after suff...Full Story »

Chuba Akpom spared the blushes of team-mate Ryan Giles as his brace earned Middlesbrough a 2-2 draw with Sheffield United at the Riverside.The Blades looked to be heading for all three points when Giles rifled the ball into his own net midway through the second half, but, having already struck in the first half with a close-range finish, Akpom scored again with eight minutes remaining as he dire...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore praised his team’s battling qualities after Tyreeq Bakinson’s goal late in the game gave them a 1-0 victory over Charlton.Charlton had their chances but substitute Bakinson had threatened to force the breakthrough after emerging from the bench shortly before the hour.And the goal came nine minutes from time when Josh Windass crossed from the r...Full Story »

Tyreeq Bakinson’s goal late in the game was enough to give Sheffield Wednesday a 1-0 victory over Charlton.Barry Bannan had a chance for the hosts after only two minutes, glancing a header just wide.Charlton then enjoyed a good spell, with Albie Morgan having an effort saved by David Stockdale while Scott Fraser and Steven Sessegnon both put shots over.There was another chance for Charlton...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday striker Lee Gregory faces a late fitness test before the home game against Charlton.Gregory was forced out of the midweek Carabao Cup win against Sunderland due to a hamstring strain, but has not been ruled out and will be assessed.Fellow striker Michael Smith is not ready to return from a muscle injury after missing the last two games, but will be back in training on Monday....Full Story »

Middlesbrough defender Darragh Lenihan is available after suspension for Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Sheffield United.The 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international sat out the midweek Carabao Cup defeat by Barnsley after picking up a one-match ban for his red card at QPR last Saturday.Manager Chris Wilder made eight changes for the cup tie, handing debuts to goalkeeper Lia...Full Story »

Substitute Karlan Grant headed West Brom into the Carabao Cup second round as they edged Sheffield United 1-0 at The Hawthorns.Grant’s 73rd-minute effort – just three minutes after coming on – secured a tie at Sky Bet League One Derby in a game full of chances.United, who made five changes from Saturday’s 2-0 win against Millwall, could have been 2-0 up in the opening min...Full Story »