Sheffield United

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Steel City Showdown: Sheffield United's Thrilling Triumph Over Wednesday!

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The Steel City derby was a nail-biter, but a stunning strike by Tyrese Campbell secured the Blades' victory! ⚽️🏴‍☠️ #SheffieldDerby #FootballDrama

The atmosphere at Bramall Lane was electric as Sheffield United welcomed cross-town rivals Sheffield Wednesday for the much-anticipated Steel City derby on Remembrance Sunday. Fans arrived decked out in their team colours, cheering, chanting, and even tossing in the odd cheery insult—it's all part of the grand rivalry! As the match kicked off, players from both sides were undoubtedly feeling the weight of the occasion, not just for the match itself, but for the solemnity of the day. It was a clash of passion, history, and a few hard tackles, all wrapped up in that glorious British tradition of spirited football.

In a fiercely contested battle, it was Tyrese Campbell who emerged as the hero of the day with a sublime goal just after half-time. One swift change of pace and a clinical finish propelled the Blades to a 1-0 victory, propelling them further up the Championship table and securing bragging rights in the city. The sheer jubilation from the home crowd contrasted sharply with the despondent expressions on Wednesday’s players after the final whistle—just think of the prawn sandwiches they missed out on in the post-match meal! As they left the pitch, Sheffield Wednesday surely felt the sting of lost opportunities, taking two fives in player ratings along with a lesson in derby day pressure.

The tension escalated outside Bramall Lane too, as Blades and Owls supporters clashed—a reminder that this derby is not just about the football; it’s about pride, history, and sometimes, a bit of friendly rivalry that gets a bit too heated. Chris Wilder’s men appeared to have mastered their home ground; this was the sixth consecutive win at Bramall Lane, where they’ve notably maintained a clean sheet. Fans couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate their team's performance, even if a rogue flare-up overshadowed some moments of camaraderie amongst fans during the match.

As injuries and incidents shaped the match’s narrative, it was heartening to see both sets of fans come together to condemn any sense of unsporting behaviour—especially an unusually cruel taunt directed at a player. This shared love of the game, as fierce as their rivalry is, showcases the true spirit of football.

Did you know? The Steel City derby has seen its fair share of legendary moments and fierce encounters in the past, dating back to their first official meeting in 1890! Sheffield United has lifted the FA Cup four times while Sheffield Wednesday holds the record for the most trophies won by a club in Sheffield, including their own FA Cup triumphs and League titles. No matter the rivalry, both clubs continue to paint the city red, white, and blue in their unique styles!

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Watch Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United pay their respects ... (The Star)

Sheffield Wednesday visit Sheffield United today, with the first Steel City derby in a long time taking place on Remembrance Sunday.

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Sheffield Wednesday receive hostile reception at Sheffield United ... (The Star)

Sheffield Wednesday's players received a hostile reception on their arrival at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane this morning - warning, contains explicit ...

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Tyrese Campbell gives United victory over Wednesday in tight ... (The Guardian)

Tyrese Campbell's second-half strike proved to be the difference in a gruelling Steel City derby, with the Blades coming out 1-0 winners.

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Championship: Sheffield Utd v Sheffield Wednesday, Hull City v ... (BBC News)

Follow live text from three games in the Championship, as Burnley host Swansea after Sheffield United win the Steel City derby and West Brom beat Hull.

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What channel is Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday ... (Radio Times)

Check out how to watch Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

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Two fives in Sheffield Wednesday player ratings as Sheffield United ... (The Star)

Sheffield Wednesday left the first Steel City derby in over five years with a wound or two to lick as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Sheffield ...

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Tyrese Campbell strikes as Sheffield United take Steel City derby win (The Irish News)

Chris Wilder's side have won their last six games at Bramall Lane without conceding a goal and made it four straight league victories since back-to-back league ...

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'Very surprised' - Sheffield United legend reacts to derby injury blow (The Star)

There was a major injury blow for Sheffield United during the first-half of Sunday's derby clash with Sheffield Wednesday.

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Sheffield United 1 Sheffield Wednesday 0: Tyrese Campbell stamps ... (Yorkshire Post)

For 50 minutes, the first Steel City derby for five years happened around Tyrese Campbell then, with one touch, he decided it.

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Former Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday stars agree on ... (The Star)

Chris Wilder and Tyrese Campbell were both identified as key reasons behind Sheffield United's narrow win against arch rivals Sheffield Wednesday.

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Sheffield United 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday: FLW reports as Blades ... (Football League World)

Tyrese Campbell's 50th minute strike was enough to secure Steel City bragging rights for a Blades side who now sit second in the Championship table following ...

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Sheffield United fans clash with rival Wednesday supporters with ... (Daily Mail)

Tyrese Campbell's second-half strike secured the Blades a memorable victory in the first match-up between the two clubs in over five years.

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Sheffield United player ratings gallery v Sheffield Wednesday as 8 ... (The Star)

Sheffield remains red and white this evening after Sheffield United maintained their recent unbeaten record in Steel City derbies by beating Wednesday 1-0 ...

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Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday fans condemn sick George ... (The Star)

Sheffield United and Wednesday fans join forces to condemn sick George Baldock taunt during derby clash.

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EFL round-up: Sheffield United take the bragging rights in the Steel ... (EFL)

Summer signing Tyrese Campbell scored the only goal of the game and the match winner at Bramall Lane. The 24-year-old broke the deadlock with 50 minutes played, ...

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Goal and Highlights: Sheffield United 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday in ... (VAVEL.com)

Thank you very much for joining us for live, real-time coverage of Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday for Matchday 15 of the EFL Championship 2024-25.

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Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday LIVE: Championship result ... (Yahoo Sports)

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 ...

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Sheffield United claims cagey Steel Derby (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Sheffield United joined leader Sunderland at the top of the EFL Championship table after a hard-fought 1-0 win against local rival Sheffield Wednesday in a ...

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Sheffield United 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday: Tyrese Campbell's strike ... (Sky Sports)

Report and free match highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday at Bramall Lane on Sunday; ...

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Tyrese Campbell's "surreal" Sheffield United moment as striker ... (The Star)

Tyrese Campbell opens up on “surreal” Steel City derby winner experience as Sheffield United claim bragging rights over Wednesday.

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'He'll milk it' - Ex-Wolves man criticises Sheffield United and ... (The Star)

Former Sunderland striker Don Goodman believes referee Lewis Smith made the right call when he booked Sheffield Wednesday star Barry Bannan for a challenge ...

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Campbell gives Sheffield United victory in Steel City derby ... (sportsmax.tv)

Sheffield United joined leaders Sunderland at the top of the Championship table after a hard-fought ...

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Investigation over 'abhorrent' George Baldock image at match (BBC News)

Sheffield Wednesday fan holds up sign saying 'Where's Baldock?' during match with Sheffield United.

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Police investigate Sheffield Wednesday fan who appeared to mock ... (The Independent)

The incident occured during a heated Sheffield derby at Bramall Lane on Sunday.

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Sheffield Wednesday fan appears to mock death of former Sheffield ... (Daily Mail)

Baldock - who was born in England but played international football for Greece since 2022 - was found dead in a swimming pool at his home near Athens on ...

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George Baldock: Sheffield Wednesday investigate 'abhorrent ... (Sky News)

Sheffield Wednesday have reported an incident to police after a fan appeared to mock the death of former Sheffield United player George Baldock during ...

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Revealed: Sheffield Wednesday fan who mocked the death of ... (Daily Mail)

The Blades faced rivals Wednesday for the first time since the incident on Sunday, and one supporter seemed to be displaying a sign on his phone reading, ...

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'Disgusting' Sheffield United fan filmed 'spitting' on Sheffield ... (The Star)

The video which has been shared on social media showed some fans gesticulating from the stand above where Wednesday fans were housed at Bramall Lane. One man ...

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Chris Wilder spotted with Joe Root in pub joining in with chant about ... (talkSPORT.com)

Few men know how to celebrate a Steel City derby victory like Chris Wilder.The Sheffield United boss masterminded a 1-0 victory over fierce rivals She.

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Chris Wilder leads chants in pub with Joe Root and Sheffield United ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder headed down the pub to celebrate with his club's supporters, including Joe Root, after they beat Sheffield Wednesday ...

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Joe Root and Chris Wilder lead Sheffield United celebrations in pub ... (Daily Express)

The Sheffield United manager and England's leading Test batsman enjoyed Sunday's post-match celebrations.

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Chris Wilder joins Sheffield United fans in sing-along and aims ... (Yorkshire Post)

Chris Wilder joined Sheffield United fans in the pub for a sing-along after his side's derby win over Sheffield Wednesday - and aimed a playful dig at Danny ...

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Police deal with clashes between Sheffield United and Sheffield ... (The Star)

South Yorkshire Police deployed extra officers and resources to try and keep the peace between both sets of supporters both before and after the Blades' 1-0 win ...

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Scenes outside Bramall Lane before and after Sheffield United v ... (The Star)

Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday and the Steel City derby returned after five-year absence.

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Sheffield Wednesday fan who mocked George Baldock's death ... (Daily Mail)

University-educated surveyor Brandon Pedryc was pictured holding a vile sign on his phone reading, 'Where's Baldock?' during the Steel City derby on Sunday.

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