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Wilder Expects 'cagey' And 'tight' Affair Against Derby As Familiar Faces Return to Sheffield United

Sheffield United welcome John Eustace’s in-form Derby County to Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, with several familiar faces set to make their return to S2.

Sheffield United Blades News / Sheff United Way / October 29

Blades Boss Offers Motivation to Struggling Big Money Striker Ahead of Derby

When Sheffield United announced the arrival of 22-year-old forward Tom Cannon from Leicester City in January, it was seen as a significant investment and part of the club’s push for promotion in the 2024/25 season.

Chris Wilder News / Sheff United Way / October 26

Wilder’s Reaction to 'Head Scratching' Sheffield United Loss at Preston

Sheffield United’s gruelling three-game week ended in frustration on Friday night as they slipped to a 3-2 defeat against Preston North End at Deepdale.

Chris Wilder News / Sheff United Way / October 24

Preston North End 3-2 Sheffield United: Hecky’s Preston Stun Wilder’s Blades in Second Half Comeback

Sheffield United’s three-game week ended in a 3-2 defeat against Preston North End on Friday night at Deepdale. The Blades got the scoring underway through Andre Brooks, who had all the time in the world to pick his spot when he went one-vs-one with the goalkeeper.

Chris Wilder News / Sheff United Way / October 23

Chris Wilder is Beginning to See Encouraging Signs From Sheffield United As He Gets Ready to Clash With Former Blades Boss

Sheffield United make the short trip back over the Pennines on Friday night to face Preston North End at Deepdale. Paul Heckingbottom’s Preston began the campaign in superb form but have stumbled in recent weeks, suffering back-to-back defeats that have dropped them to 11th in the Championship table.

Chris Wilder News / Sheff United Way / October 22

Wilder Praises Sheffield United Players For 'Real Desire And Drive' Shown in Comeback Win

Sheffield United secured a second successive victory on Tuesday night with an impressive 3-1 comeback win over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The result lifts the Blades out of the bottom three for the first time this season and continues their encouraging run of form.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / October 20

Sheffield United Boss Warns His Side About 'Quick' Start at Ewood Park As Wilder Provides Hamer Injury Clarification

Sheffield United make the short trip across the Pennines on Tuesday night to face Blackburn Rovers, with both sides desperate for points in a crucial clash near the foot of the Championship table.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / October 19

Chris Wilder’s Determined Message to Sheffield United Players: 'Nobody’s Going to Give Us Anything'

Sheffield United finally claimed their first home victory of the Championship campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Watford at Bramall Lane, a result that lifted the Blades off the foot of the table and injected renewed belief into Chris Wilder’s side.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / October 17

Chris Wilder Namechecks Underperforming Blades Players After Making 'Stern' Remark

Sheffield United host Javi Gracia’s Watford on Saturday afternoon as Championship football returns following the international break. The Blades will be looking to respond to a disappointing defeat at Hull City last time out.

Sheffield United Blades News / Sheff United Way / October 16

'Very Clear Early On' – Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis Breaks Silence After United’s Terrible Start to the Season

Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis joined BBC Radio Sheffield on Wednesday evening for a live phone-in, addressing growing concerns around the club’s direction amid a nightmare start to the Championship season.

Sheffield United Blades News / Sheff United Way / October 13

How Sheffield United’s 2025/26 Summer Departures Are Faring Away From Bramall Lane

After falling heartbreakingly short in the 2024/25 Championship play-off final, losing 2-1 to Sunderland in the dying minutes, Sheffield United entered the summer of 2025 facing a major rebuild as well as uncertainty.

Sheffield United Blades News / Sheff United Way / October 10

Is Promotion Back to the Premier League Still A Realistic Target For Sheffield United?

Sheffield United’s mission to bounce straight back to the Premier League this season has quickly turned into a nightmare. In what was quite a chaotic summer

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / October 9

Statistical Analysis: Have Sheffield United Improved Since Chris Wilder’s Return?

When Sheffield United kicked off the 2025/26 Championship season, few could have predicted the chaos that would unfold just two months later. Ruben Selles was supposed to bring a front-footed and a fresh dynamic to a squad many expected to challenge for the top six.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / October 5

'Proper Players Come to the Fore' – Wilder Calls For Experienced Sheffield United Players to Step Up

It was another bitterly disappointing afternoon for Sheffield United as they slipped to a narrow 1–0 defeat away at Hull City. The match began with the Blades bright in possession, organised at the back, but unable to turn promising positions into goals.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / October 3

Sheffield United Boss Reveals He Will Appeal Controversial Decision; Wilder Heaps Praise on Hull City Star

Sheffield United round off their first three-game week of the campaign with a short trip to East Yorkshire, where they’ll face Hull City before Championship action pauses for the international break.

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Soccer News / Sheff United Way / September 30

Sheffield United 1-2 Southampton: Blades Narrowly Beaten in Action-packed Game Which Saw Chris Wilder Sent Off

Sheffield United were narrowly beaten 2-1 by Southampton in what was an action-packed affair under the Bramall Lane floodlights. Tyrese Campbell drew first blood in the first half with a superb strike into the top left corner from an acute angle.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / September 29

Sheffield United Boss Makes Rotation Admission as Blades Set to Take on 'Big Challenge' of Southampton

Sheffield United head into Tuesday night’s clash with Southampton hoping to carry momentum from their first league victory of the season. Chris Wilder’s side edged past Oxford United 1-0 at the weekend, thanks to a resolute defensive display and a stroke of fortune when the hosts struck the post in the dying moments.

Sheffield United Blades News / Sheff United Way / September 26

Chris Wilder: 'We’ll Be Looking to Light A Fire' – Blades Boss Previews Oxford United vs Sheffield United

Chris Wilder’s return to the Sheffield United dugout began the same way his second spell ended, with late heartbreak, and the Blades will be desperate to put things right when they travel to Oxford United on Saturday afternoon.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / September 26

Team News, Form and Predicted Line-Up as Oxford United Welcome Sheffield United

Oxford United will be looking to capitalise on their first victory of the season when winless Sheffield United visit Grenoble Road. The U’s saw off Bristol City at Ashton Gate last time out and are unbeaten in three following credible draws at home against Coventry and Leicester.

Sheffield United Blades News / Sheff United Way / September 23

Sheffield United Show No Signs of Improvement; Weaknesses Will Only Get Fixed Once Duo Returns – Opinion

Sheffield United’s early season’s struggles show no sign of easing. Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Charlton Athletic was another reminder that, despite a managerial shake-up, the Blades are still suffering from the same fundamental issues that have plagued them since the opening day.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / September 21

Sheffield United Boss Reflects on 'Chaotic' Charlton Goal As Blades Suffer Another Defeat

Chris Wilder’s return to the Bramall Lane dugout didn’t bring the lift Sheffield United supporters craved, as the Blades slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Charlton Athletic.