Sheffield United edge derby to climb two places | OneFootball

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·22 February 2026

Sheffield United edge derby to climb two places

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Sheffield United beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 at Bramall Lane to rise from 16th to 14th in the Championship.

In the second minute Patrick Bamford slotted in from the centre of the box after a pass from Gustavo Hamer. Harrison Burrows doubled the lead (19.) with a crisp left-footed finish from Sydie Peck's through ball, moments after Callum O'Hare had struck the right post.


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After the restart Michael Cooper saved from Tayo Adaramola (49.). Moments later Kalvin Phillips was sent off (49.).

Charlie McNeill pulled one back for the Owls (53.), guiding in Adaramola's cross from the right.

Gabriel Otegbayo received a second yellow and was sent off (90.).

The Blades finished with 59.4% possession and 10 attempts. The Owls registered six attempts.

Next, the Blades host Coventry City. The Owls visit Norwich City.

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