The battle for the top spot in the English Championship is heating up, and Sheffield United are refusing to let Leeds United pull away. In a fiercely contested 38th-round match, Sheffield United secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over their local rivals, Sheffield Wednesday, to draw level on points with Leeds once again.

The Sheffield Derby, played at Hillsborough Stadium, lived up to its reputation as one of the most intense fixtures in English football. Both teams battled relentlessly, with the referee brandishing three yellow cards to each side, reflecting the high stakes and fiery nature of the encounter.

The decisive moment came in the 64th minute when Rhian Brewster broke the deadlock with a clinical finish. His goal not only secured all three points for Sheffield United but also reignited their hopes of clinching the Championship title.

2024-25, England - Championship

Sheffield W. - Sheffield Utd 0:1 (0:0)
Goals: Brewster, 64 (0:1)

Sheffield W.: Beadle; Lowe M. (Valentín, 39); Iorfa; Paterson C. (Ingelsson, 72); Ihiekwe; Hatsuse (Johnson Mar., 72); Charles Sh. (Chalobah, 72); Bannan; Windass; Gassama (Musaba A., 81); Smith M.J.
Bench: Charles; Palmer L.; Lowe J-l; Kobacki
Yellow Cards: Paterson C. 18; Gassama 59; Johnson Mar. 86

Sheffield Utd: Cooper; Ahmedhodžić; Robinson J.; Choudhury; Hamer G. (McCallum S., 82); Burrows; Seriki; Peck Sydie; Brewster (O'Hare, 81); Brereton (Holding, 90); Campbell T. (Cannon, 75)
Bench: Davies A.; Baptiste J.; Rak-Sakyi; Brooks A.; Moore Ki.
Yellow Cards: Brereton 18; Seriki 56; Ahmedhodžić 89