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Dan Grimshaw starts as goalkeeper this evening. The only change comes in the back four, when Dom Thompson replaces the injured Luke Garbutt at left-back. The ...

The central midfield is set to be Sonny Carey and Charlie Patino. Blackpool are 22nd in the table and seeking to climb out of the relegation zone. The only change comes in the back four, when Dom Thompson replaces the injured Luke Garbutt at left-back. They host the Blades at Bloomfield Road seeking to go four games unbeaten. Sheffield United meanwhile are second in the standings and competing with Burnley to be at the summit of the division. Dan Grimshaw starts as goalkeeper this evening.

Sheffield United have made three changes to their side for this evening's clash with Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

Bogle makes only his second start in 10 months, and his first since October, while youngster Andre Brooks is named on the bench. From the side that beat Coventry City on Boxing Day, in come Jayden Bogle, Jack Robinson and Enda Stevens. That means Newcastle loanee Ciaran Clark is likely to fill in at the centre of defence, with Anel Ahmedhodzic to his right and Robinson to his left.

Luke Garbutt misses out after picking up a knock in his lower back/hamstring during the Boxing Day draw against Hull City. Advertisement.

Moore, Dougall, Wright, Hamilton, Lavery Moore, Williams, J. Michael Appleton has made just one change to his Blackpool side for tonight’s televised clash against Sheffield United.

With Championship table-toppers Burnley not playing until Friday night, Sheffield United have the chance to go level on points with the Clarets this ...

United have faced a few teams now since they returned to action that are down near the foot of the Championship table, and tonight they come up against another. It is therefore likely to be a tasty contest come 8:15pm, with Blackpool knowing a victory could see them climb out of the relegation zone of the second tier. In Lancashire on Thursday evening though they come up against a Seasiders team that gave them an almighty fright back in October in a match which some dubbed the second ‘Battle of Bramall Lane’.

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Sheffield United won 3 matches. Blackpool is going head-to-head with Sheffield United starting on 29 Dec 2022 at 20:15 UTC at Bloomfield Road stadium, Blackpool city, England. Sheffield United made it three wins from three since the restart when they overcame a potentially tricky test against Coventry on Boxing Day with flying colours (3-1). Sheffield United are on course for automatic promotion to the Premier League. Blackpool sit in 22nd place with 25 points to their name, two points away from safety. They come into the clash on the back of a 1-1 draw away to Hull City in a game that saw them reduced to 10 men.

Goals from Sander Berge and James McAtee handed the promotion-chasing Blades the three points in a game where their superior quality came to the fore.

Moore, Wright Moore, Williams, J. The Seasiders went more and more direct as the minutes went by, Carey going close in the final minute of normal time with his shot being parried by Foderingham before Ekpiteta headed over from the resulting corner. It was an embarrassingly easy goal to concede from Blackpool’s point of view, as McAtee was allowed to sprint from one end of the pitch to the other before slotting past Grimshaw after the Seasiders had wasted a free-kick in a dangerous position. The Norwegian was given far too much time and space in the box after the ball was pulled back, allowing him to pick his spot as he found the far corner with ease. The away side threatened for the first time in the 11th minute and it was a good chance too to open the scoring early on.

Jayden Bogle could have added a second as the visitors were on top after their goal, but dragged an effort wide. Not long after at the other end, Jake Beesley ...

Struggled defensively at times against likes of Jayden Bogle and Iliman Ndiaye, but a threat on the left flank at times when he got forwards. Decent work rate on the flanks and was taken off midway through second half. Challenging evening up against the likes of Oliver Norwood, James McAtee and Berge. Flashes in possession from the Arsenal loanee. After the break, the Blades doubled their advantage as Sonny Carey slipped and the visitors counter attacked a Blackpool free kick, with James McAtee breaking forward and slotting past Dan Grimshaw. Grimshaw had to show sharp reflexes to deny Oliver Norwood from distance and tip his effort over the bar. Dealt with what was thrown his way, and left one on one for second goal. Put in a shift defensively. Won header for Ekpiteta's goal as striker grabbed assist. Jayden Bogle could have added a second as the visitors were on top after their goal, but dragged an effort wide. But the Blades went ahead against the run of play as Sander Berge slotted home. Defender got Seasiders back into game with close range finish.

Blackpool have made one change to the side as they take on Sheffield United at Bloomfield Road. Dom Thompson comes in to replace Jordan Thorniley who is ...

A minute's applause was held prior to kick-off at Bloomfield Road after news filtered through of the former striker's death at the age of 82. Advertisement.

He was readmitted to hospital in late November 2022. Rest in peace." Blackpool and Sheffield United marked the sad passing of footballing great Pele ahead of tonight’s televised Championship clash.

Goals from Sander Berge and James McAtee did the damage at Bloomfield Road.

Striker Jerry Yates then smashed a long-range effort wide as they searched for a leveller before Foderingham ensured the points late on with a great save to keep out Sonny Carey. This time it was McAtee who coolly found the bottom corner as the Blades all but put the game to bed four minutes after the restart. The visitors piled on the pressure and penned the hosts into their defensive third but it was Blackpool who should have scored the game’s second goal before the break.

The Seasiders made a lively start to the game with Sonny Carey firing wide of the target from the edge of the area before a long-range Ian Poveda effort was ...

Sheffield United moved level on points with Championship leaders Burnley as they won 2-1 at Blackpool, while elsewhere there were wins for Middlesbrough, ...

Oxford beat Charlton 3-1 at the Kassam Stadium. Defender John Brayford put Albion ahead in first-half stoppage time. Although Miles Leaburn came off the bench to reduce the deficit in the second half, Oxford substitute Gatlin O'Donkor made sure of the points with a late third. Bradford move up to seventh - and the final play-off position - after beating Harrogate 1-0 in a Yorkshire derby. Exeter sub Timothee Dieng levelled things up again at 3-3 with five minutes left and there was still time for Nombe to score his second of the game to seal a dramatic victory. A late goal from substitute Bobby Kamwa helped Burton win 2-1 at Forest Green to move out of the relegation zone. James Norwood had put the Tykes in front just after the hour, before substitute Admiral Muskwe equalised from a 77th-minute penalty but Cundy had the final say with only four minutes remaining. A third straight league win for the Pilgrims moved them four points clear of Ipswich who fought back with a late equaliser to draw 2-2 at Portsmouth. Colby Bishop had the hosts back in front on the hour, which had looked enough for victory until three minutes left when Conor Chaplin secured a point to take back to Suffolk. Dan Scarr bundled the ball in from a corner in the 33rd minute, which proved enough for victory. Ben Sheaf struck a post for the Sky Blues against opponents who are the lowest-scoring team in the Championship with just 20 goals in 24 games. Millwall dropped out of the play-off places as Bristol City battled to a hard-fought 0-0 draw at The Den.

The Seasiders spoke after his side's narrow 2-1 loss at the hands of the Blades.

“They did have a right go and made life really uncomfortable for them and we’re going to need that. He said: “For me it was just making sure that they had belief that they could get something from the game. But Appleton believes that the spirit his players have shown will serve them well in the second half of the campaign as they aim to preserve their Championship status. Appleton did not go in heavy on his players at the break and instead focused on ensuring belief remained that they could get something from the encounter. His side kept going after going 2-0 down and managed to halve the deficit. [The Seasiders](https://www.lancs.live/all-about/blackpool-fc) started brightly at Bloomfield Road in front of the Sky Sports cameras and went close to taking the lead through Leeds United loanee Ian Poveda.

Blackpool have made one change to the side as they take on Sheffield United at Bloomfield Road. Dom Thompson comes in to replace Jordan Thorniley who is ...

Paul Heckingbottom has hinted that Reda Khadra's immediate future remains in Sheffield United's hands, after the Brighton and Hove Albion loanee was left ...

"That's the best squad we have, in my eyes, for this game. The German loanee has had a frustrating time at Bramall Lane since moving in the summer, to some fanfare, and has failed to live up to the hype. The manager admitted there had been "chats" between the pair.

Sheffield United claimed a fifth straight Sky Bet Championship win to move level on points with league leaders Burnley.

Carlton Morris scored twice, taking his season’s tally to 10, as the Hatters condemned Rangers to a fourth straight home defeat. Millwall dropped out of the play-off places as Bristol City battled to a hard-fought 0-0 draw at The Den. Marvin Ekpiteta responded for hosts Blackpool, who have now gone eight games without a win and are in the bottom two.

James McAtee hits a stunning individual goal as Sheffield United claim their fifth straight win to move level on points with Championship leaders Burnley.

- Away6 - Shots - 9Yates - 16Carey - 23Thompson - 3Husband - 21Ekpiteta - 2Connolly - 32Grimshaw "Especially in this league, you can't take your foot off the gas. "There will be times in the season where two or three clubs will lose their spirit. We're going to need that spirit we've shown.

The Seasiders made a lively start to the game with Sonny Carey firing wide of the target from the edge of the area before a long-range Ian Poveda effort was ...

Sheffield United doubled their lead after the break, when James McAtee broke forward after Sonny Carey's slip and slotted past Dan Grimshaw. Blackpool halved ...

Asked if the change was down to men's football possibly catching up with the youngster, Appleton said: “Not necessarily. “He’s fine, he’s hanging in there, his ability and quality will come through and shine through. Patino was taken off on 66 minutes for Kenny Dougall to enter the fray. [The Seasiders](https://www.lancs.live/all-about/blackpool-fc) started brightly at Bloomfield Road in front of the Sky Sports cameras and went close to taking the lead through Leeds United loanee Ian Poveda. Sheffield United doubled their lead after the break, when James McAtee broke forward after Sonny Carey's slip and slotted past Dan Grimshaw. Appleton explained the decision and that it was down to a change in Blackpool's approach in the encounter, rather than other reasons.

The Blades boss has had the luxury of rotating his starting XI in two key areas in the last two matches.

With John Egan suspended, Heckingbottom was able to bring Robinson in on the left-hand side of the back three, moving Ciaran Clark inside. All four wing-backs have been used in the last two games, a luxury Heckingbottom has not been afforded up to now. If I don't give him the game time we won't get him back to those levels. We have Jayden and George on the other side as well. And he more than justified that decision with a lovely assist for Tommy Doyle to put the hosts in control. He then used the opportunity in last night's match at Blackpool to freshen those wide defensive areas up further.

Sheffield United moved 11 points clear of third place in the Championship on Thursday night but head coach Paul Heckingbottom is determined to keep building ...

We try and reinforce it as coaches with the decisions we make to keep them on their toes, but the players are driving it and they deserve the credit.” The players drive themselves and they understand what it takes. “It’s a big gap over third, but we want to improve it, we want to keep winning.

The Seasiders started the encounter at Bloomfield Road in positive fashion. Michael Appleton had vowed they would be approaching the game 'full throttle' and ...

They have not won in their last eight games and last picked up three points at the end of October. For all the talk of decent performances, the Seasiders must start turning those into three points and quickly. Berge's goal settled the hosts and McAtee's breakway strike looked to have put the visitors in a comfotable place. The Seasiders pushed for an equaliser, but it never came and the hosts succumbed to a 2-1 loss. But with the situation Blackpool are in right now, they can ill afford too many of them and last night it ultimately proved very costly. [The Seasiders](https://www.lancs.live/all-about/blackpool-fc) started brightly at Bloomfield Road in front of the Sky Sports cameras and went close to taking the lead through Leeds United loanee Ian Poveda.

Jayden Bogle has paid tribute to Sheffield United team mate Jack O'Connell for helping him through one of the most difficult periods of his career.

The thing is, though, you just want to contribute and help them out and you feel as if you can’t do that if you’re injured. “I’ve tried to stay around the lads as much as possible and come to the games. “He’s been brilliant with me and all of the rest of the lads as well. All of the rest of the boys were really good with me as well, making sure I was feeling okay.” I can’t thank him and the rest of the people who helped me enough. As he continues to try and plot a comeback, O’Connell has been tasked with overseeing many of the gym sessions United’s players undergo in order to maintain their fitness.

EFL pundit Jobi McAnuff has paid tribute to Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp. McAnuff and Sharp know each other, having briefly played together at ...

The prolific marksman has gone on to add a further 128 more goals to his tally from 351 matches in a glittering career. Paul Heckingbottom's side sit second in the Championship, having won eight of their last nine matches. [Billy Sharp explains why Sheffield United are in good shape to secure promotion this season](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/billy-sharp-sheffield-united-promotion-25848934) [Sheffield United have options Paul Heckingbottom can use for first time in promotion push](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/sheffield-united-options-paul-heckingbottom-25859667) [Sheffield United player ratings: Man City loanee McAtee scores solo goal as Ndiaye stars again](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-sheffield-united-blackpool-2-25859616) [Paul Heckingbottom on Reda Khadra future and Brighton recall after Sheffield United absence](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/football/news/paul-heckingbottom-reda-khadra-future-25860582) [For all the latest Sheffield United news, opinions and features, visit Yorkshire Live's Blades page right here](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/all-about/sheffield-united-fc) Sharp is in line to lead the line when United head to Millwall on Monday. "He's really sharp in and around the box; he came to Reading for a period while I was there and he has such a great appetite and enthusiasm for the game at this age, at this level. "If you put a little bit of quality into the box, he will finish it as he has done his whole career."

Two goals of real quality settled the contest. Sander Berge's opening goal came after a training ground routine down the right involving Jayden Bogle and Iliman ...

Those aspects were really good and we had to see it out at the end, not just the 11 but the subs that came on. Jayden Bogle made a welcome return to the starting XI for only the second time in 10 months following a knee injury. The first goal is excellent, we get a lot of chances from those moments. "We had to make sure we were better without the ball and stop the threat. Two goals of real quality settled the contest. It was a fifth straight win for Paul Heckingbottom's men and another example of why they are now strong favourites for promotion.

Sheffield United head to the capital to take on QPR in the Sky Bet Championship. James Cantrill previews the game picking out his best bets, ...

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