SHEFFIELD United have been handed a triple boost ahead of a key period in their Championship season. The third-from-bottom Blades, who welcome Derby County on Saturday, have injury-hit midfielder Tom Davies back in contention.

In their first full season under the management of Paul Heckingbottom, who took charge early in the 2024-25 term and previously led Friday's visitors to promotion to the Premier League, they enjoyed a pleasing start, earning 16 points from their first nine outings.

Defender Dion Sanderson feels that Derby County’s back-to-back wins last week were a positive step in the right direction - and is looking forward to kick-starting their busy three-game week ahead of the November international break at Sheffield United on Saturday (3pm kick-off).

Sheffield United keeping fingers crossed over returning star as Gus Hamer Sheffield Wednesday timescale confirmed Chris Wilder is keeping his fingers crossed for Tom Davies after the midfielder prepares for his latest comeback from injury in a stop-start Sheffield United career so far.

Daniel Jebbison completed a remarkable comeback against his former club as Preston came from two goals down to beat Sheffield United 3-2 at Deepdale.

The timely payment of wages at Sheffield Wednesday feels like a “huge jump forward”, according to former Sheffield United midfielder Lee Hendrie.

Chris Wilder opens up on Tyrese Campbell “conundrum” after important Sheffield United discussions Chris Wilder has opened up on his “conundrum” over key forward Tyrese Campbell as he looks to eke out as much goal threat as possible from Sheffield United’s forwards.

Sheffield United host Derby County at Bramall Lane this Saturday for Matchday 13 of the Championship.The Blades are desperate for a turnaround after a 3-2 defeat at Preston North End left them 22nd