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Sheffield United produce best display of the season

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Sheffield United 3 - 1 Coventry City Sheffield United delivered one of their most impressive performances of the season, outclassing Frank Lampardā€™s Coventry City at Bramall Lane to reclaim top spot in the Championship. Author - Tom Parker Stadium - Bramall Lane Former Coventry midfielder Gus Hamer opened the scoring with a superb free-kick, before top scorer Tyrese Campbell doubled the lead before half-time, netting his 11th goal of the season. Rhian Brewster, fresh from his match-winning goal in the Steel City derby before the international break, sealed the victory with a composed finish in the second halfā€”his first goal at Bramall Lane since January 2022. Coventryā€™s miserable evening was softened slightly by a late consolation from substitute Jack Rudoni, who scrambled the ball home from close range. The result puts the Blades three points ahead of Leeds United, although Daniel Farkeā€™s side could reclaim top spot with a win at home to Swansea City on Saturday. Burnley, in third...

Fa Cup: Late John Eagan goal takes game to replay

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Wrexham 3 - 3 Sheffield United Wrexham's Hollywood owners watched on as a dramatic story played out in North Wales Watch the highlights in the video below. Footage from  BBC Sport - YouTube Wrexham were on the verge of reaching the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 26 years. However, John Egan popped up in the fifth minute of stoppage time to break their hearts. This was cruel to Wrexham and their fans. However, you'd have to argue that Sheffield United deserved a draw in the end.  Wrexham recover from a nightmare start Sheffield United go ahead. 2' | Wrexham 0-1 Sheffield United šŸ”“āšŖ #WxmAFC ā€” Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) January 29, 2023 The National League leaders battled back from conceding after just 63 seconds and losing two defenders in quick succession at the start of the game to edge in front and then. When Sheffield United then equalised, Wrexham summoned another massive effort to lead again with four minutes to go after capitalising on Daniel Jebbis...

FA Cup: Sheffield Wednesday shock Newcastle

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 Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 1 Newcastle United Author - Tom Parker League One side Sheffield Wednesday shocked the Premier League's third-placed side Newcastle United. Josh Windass scored twice in the second half for the Owls as they came out on top in a pulsating tie at Hillsborough. Substitute Bruno Guimaraes gave Newcastle hope with more than 20 minutes left with a close-range finish but they could not force an equaliser. This was the first defeat for Eddie Howe's side since 31 August against Liverpool. Nostalgia and celebration for Sheffield Wednesday Liam, a Sheffield Wednesday fan, said: "This felt like my club was back. We had some great success in the early 1990s and haven't had a lot since then aside from one season where we reached the Championship play-off final." Danny is another fan who was at Hillsborough for the match. He added: "Wow, what a night! A good FA Cup run would be a massive boost for the club." Electric night at Hillsborough ...

EFL Trophy: Rotherham progress against brave Hartlepool

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Hartlepool United 2 - 2 Rotherham United Rotherham United win 5-4 on penalties š—Øš—»š—¶š˜š—²š—± in victory. š—Øš—»š—¶š˜š—²š—± in defeat. Together, stronger. Forever šŸ¤ #NeverSayDie pic.twitter.com/Cjfuc5sKEy ā€” Hartlepool United FC (@Official_HUFC) March 9, 2022 Rotherham United progressed to the final of the Papa John's Trophy after a nervy penalty shootout victory against a brave Hartlepool United side. The home side twice led thanks to finishes from Joe Grey and Luke Molyneux, but Rotherham striker Michael Smith powered in two trademark headers to cancel out the lead. European Super Football (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com) After the game went to a penalty shootout, both sides missed one kick apiece in the first five to take the game to sudden death. Tom Crawford then missed for Hartlepool, and Mickel Miller put the ball away for the away side to win it. They will play Sutton United in the final at Wembley on 3 April. Sutton had beaten Wigan on the previous night to qualify for the ...