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 It's time to explore the season of each Premier League club. We will start  off  at the bottom with Sheffield United. The 2023–24 season marked the 135th year in Sheffield United’s history and their return to the Premier League after being promoted from the Championship last season. Alongside their league campaign, the club also competed in the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. On 24 April, they suffered a 4–2 defeat to Manchester United, setting a new record for the most goals conceded in a 38-game Premier League season, surpassing the previous record held by Derby County in the 2007–08 season. Just three days later, a 5–1 loss away to Newcastle United confirmed their relegation back to the Championship. This result left the Blades with 16 points, trailing 17th-placed Nottingham Forest by 10 points, with only three matches left to play. On 4 May, The Blades matched Swindon Town's record for the most goals conceded in a Premier League season (100 goals) following a 3–1 home ...

 Sheffield United 2 - 2 West Ham United Sheffield United's Oli McBurnie scored the latest goal in the Premier League, scoring a 103rd-minute penalty to rescue a point for his side against West Ham. Sheffield United were awarded the spot-kick in the eighth minute of added time when Hammers keeper Alphonse Areola was judged to have taken out McBurnie. Latest Premier League news can be found here:  Premier League news and stories: 2023/2024  The forward then smashed his effort beyond substitute stopper Lukasz Fabianski after Areola was forced to leave the pitch with an injury.  West Ham seemed to be smoothly heading for a 2-1 win following James Ward-Prowse's successful penalty in the 79th minute. Maxwel Cornet had earlier given the Hammers a lead in the first half, marking his first goal for the club, but Ben Brereton Diaz equalized just before halftime on his Premier League debut. The second half of the game brought heightened excitement, with two red cards and tw...

Sheffield United 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion West Bromwich Albion secured their first point since Carlos Corberán's departure on Christmas Eve, courtesy of Karlan Grant’s late first-half equaliser against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Author - Peter Grainger Sheffield United initially took the lead through homegrown talent Andre Brooks, who netted a beautifully crafted first goal for the club. Despite the draw, the injury-hit Blades returned to the top of the Championship, at least temporarily, ahead of Leeds United’s late kick-off at Derby. However, just as in their 2-2 stalemate at The Hawthorns three weeks earlier, Sheffield United’s hopes of victory were dashed by another deflected goal involving Tom Fellows. For the managerless Baggies, the result capped off a mixed 2024. They end the year in eighth place, 13 points adrift of the top spot, having led the league back in mid-September. This was their 12th draw in 24 league games, following a four-match streak of two win...

Sheffield Wednesday 5 - 1 Peterborough United  (The match finished 5-5 on aggregate, Sheffield Wednesday won 5-3 on penalties.) Sheffield Wednesday pulled one of the greatest playoff comebacks in English Football League history to beat Peterborough United on penalties. Substitute Jack Hunt scored the fifth penalty as the Owls, who had trailed 4-0 from the first leg, secured their place at Wembley in the League One play-off final. Throughout the match, people were discussing what was happening on social media. Very few people expected Wednesday to turn this match around.  How did that happen? The home side made the perfect start when Michael Smith slotted home a penalty in the opening 10 minutes to give the home fans renewed hope a miracle could be on the cards before Lee Gregory tapped in to make it 2-0 after 25 minutes. Great half! Keep this going, lads! 🔵⚪️ #SHWPET pic.twitter.com/Lou457eA5g — Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) May 18, 2023 The home side continued to po...

 Manchester United 4 - 2 Sheffield United Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes scored twice to ensure that another chaotic performance ended with a victory against relegation-threatened Sheffield United.  With the visitors taking the lead twice, The Red Devils were on the verge of a humiliating loss to a team that had only won three times this season Fernandes levelled from the penalty spot before driving Manchester United in front from 25 yards nine minutes from time. Four minutes later, the Portuguese created a first goal since February for striker Rasmus Hojlund. This moved his side up to sixth spot and earned praise from his manager and many fans inside Old Trafford. Harry Maguire  had previously levelled the score to make it 1-1.   Despite a much-improved performance from Sheffield United, you'd still have to say Manchester United deserved this win. They looked more of a threat going forward and a bit more quality could have seen the home side eas...

Sunderland 2 - 1 Sheffield United Sunderland kept their push for automatic promotion alive with an entertaining victory over third-placed Sheffield United, who are now winless in three matches. Author - Ajay  The visitors squandered a golden opportunity to take the lead when Kieffer Moore’s poorly struck penalty was saved by Anthony Patterson in the Sunderland goal. Eliezer Mayenda then capitalised on a defensive mix-up to put the Black Cats ahead, but Luke O’Nien’sown goal levelled the scores. However, Wilson Isidor’s composed finish ensured Sunderland went into half-time in front after a chaotic opening 45 minutes. Sheffield United dominated possession after the break but couldn’t find an equaliser, with Rhian Brewster firing wide and Sunderland surviving a late scramble in their box. The result sees Sunderland remain fourth in the table and they are now just two points behind second-placed Burnley. Meanwhile, Sheffield United, who were three points clear at the top at Christ...

Derby County 1 - 2 Sheffield Wednesday A dramatic injury-time goal from Jamal Lowe, following a sensational strike by Barry Bannan, completed a stunning comeback for Sheffield Wednesday as they overcame Derby County at Pride Park. Author - Chris C Derby, urged by manager Paul Warne to start with more urgency, appeared to heed the call when Ebou Adams fired them into the lead after just nine minutes. Adams coolly converted Marcus Harness' fizzing cut-back, setting the tone for a bright first half for the hosts. Returning loanee and top scorer Jerry Yates had two golden chances to extend Derby’s lead after the break. His close-range effort was brilliantly saved by Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper James Beadle, and minutes later, his header rattled the crossbar following a corner. However, Derby’s inability to double their advantage proved costly. On his 35th birthday, Barry Bannan delivered a moment of magic, curling a sublime left-footed strike from the edge of the box into the top ...

Hull City 0 - 2 Sheffield United Sheffield United extended their unbeaten start to the season with a strong performance, scoring twice on the counter-attack to hand Hull City their second consecutive Championship defeat, keeping the Tigers winless this season. United. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SArAPHazDT — Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) September 14, 2024 The Blades took the lead when Callum O'Hare intercepted a pass from Hull's debutant Mohamed Belloumi, 30 yards from goal. O'Hare advanced unchallenged before setting up Gus Hamer, who coolly slotted the ball into the bottom corner. After the break, two United substitutes linked up for the second goal. The visitors cleared a Hull corner past the halfway line, where Andre Brooks cleverly backheeled the ball to Sam McCallum, who powered it into the net. Hull had a chance to respond when Marvin Mehlem sent a free header crashing against the crossbar from six yards out, but that was as close as they came. Despite dominatin...

 Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 1 Newcastle United 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 as Sheffield Wednesd...

Luton Town 1 - 3 Sheffield United Sheffield United clinched their first away win of the season in style, triumphing 3-1 over Luton. It was Cameron Archer’s moment of brilliance with a sensational solo goal, coupled with James McAtee’s successful penalty, that saw United take a commanding 2-0 lead into halftime. Despite Luton’s Carlton Morris narrowing the deficit with a penalty of his own, United remained resolute, securing the win with Vinicius Souza’s remarkable strike, marking his debut goal for the club. Chris Wilder ’s astute tactical changes paid dividends, with Archer, Gustavo Hamer, Jack Robinson, and Ben Osborn stepping up admirably in the absence of Ben Brereton Diaz , Andre Brooks, Auston Trusty, and Will Osula, respectively. Pictures from Luton Town as they shock Sheffield United The Blades carved out an early opportunity within just 28 seconds of kick-off. Hamer's deft flick found McAtee, whose shot narrowly missed the mark. However, disappointment struck for Rhys Nor...

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 🔴⚪ #WxmAFC — 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...

Sheffield United 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest Nottingham Forest took a big step towards Premier League survival by beating already-relegated Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.  Callum Hudson-Odoi scored two goals and Ryan Yates added another to secure a vital three points for Forest.  Ben Brereton Diaz's penalty put the home side ahead in the first half before Hudson-Odoi's superb curling effort brought Forest level midway through the game. The Blades then responded well, but missed a host of first-half chances and were punished when Ryan Yates put the visitors ahead with a thumping effort six minutes after the break. Premier League news and stories: 2023/2024 Hudson-Odoi then made sure of the victory by cutting inside and bending the ball past Blades goalkeeper Wes Foderingham into the far corner, ensuring Forest's survival hopes remain in their own hands going into the last couple of weeks of the season. The Blades want the season to end now Sheffield United have set some ...

Sheffield Wednesday 4 - 2 Derby County Josh Windass scored an extraordinary goal from deep inside his own half as Sheffield Wednesday cruised to a convincing victory over Derby County in the Championship. Author - Chris C Windass picked up the ball in his own defensive third and unleashed a stunning strike from over 60 yards, sailing it perfectly over Derby’s goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström. Barry Bannan, Djeidi Gassama, and Anthony Musaba also got on the scoresheet for the Owls, while Jerry Yates and Ebou Adams managed consolation goals for the Rams. A closer look at what happened as Wednesday move up the table The breakthrough came after lively wing-back Gassama exposed the lack of pace in Derby defender Sonny Bradley, delivering a low cross that left Bannan with a simple finish. Derby initially struggled but began to find their rhythm. Efforts from Kane Wilson and Nat Phillips forced good saves from Wednesday keeper Jack Beadle, while Yates hit the post just before half-time...

They were first introduced to the EFL in 1987 and have been staged after every season since. Some hate them and others love them.  Let's explore some of their greatest matches. They were first introduced to the EFL in 1987 and have been staged after every season since. Some hate them and others love them. Let's explore some of their greatest matches. This is the place for all the latest EFL news and stories (eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com) Sheffield Wednesday 5 - 1 Peterborough United  (The match finished 5-5 on aggregate, Sheffield Wednesday won 5-3 on penalties.) Sheffield Wednesday pulled one of the greatest playoff comebacks in English Football League history to beat Peterborough United on penalties. After losing the first game 4-0, very few people believed they would progress to Wembley. That's exactly what happened. They reached the final and eventually gained promoted to the Championship. This match was the highlight on that journey. Just after the match, James, a S...

 Manchester City 3 - 0 Sheffield United Riyad Mahrez scored the first hat-trick in an FA Cup semi-final since 1958 as Manchester City outclassed Sheffield United at Wembley.  It was @ManCity who booked their #EmiratesFACup Final spot as @Mahrez22 bagged a hat-trick 🎩 — Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) April 22, 2023 It was a very straightforward afternoon for City as they start preparing for a big few weeks.  The Blades are in a superb position to go up automatically as they stand seven points clear of Luton in third place with a game in hand and going up, along with reaching an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. That would represent a fantastic season for manager Paul Heckingbottom and his team. Their fans will all be delighted with that. Jamie is a Man City fan from Sheffield. He said: "That was a professional performance from us. I hope the Blades go and get promotion now. I look forward to playing them again next season.  Let's explore some of the best Sheffi...

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 2 Burnley Burnley fans had a great away day as their side comfortably beat Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. Author - Craig H from GMCR Football  Goals from Jaidon Anthony and the captain Josh Brownhill sealed three points for Scott Parker's side. The Clarets are are now unbeaten in their last seven league matches. Sheffield Wednesday drop to 18th, three points above the drop zone. Their fans will be starting to get concerned about another tough relegation battle. A closer look at what happened at Hillsborough Just three minutes in, Zian Flemming went close for the visitors but his shot was well kept out by Wednesday goalkeeper James Beadle. The hosts did grow into the game and almost got in behind the Burnley backline. It took some superb last-ditch defending from Chelsea loanee Bashir Humphreys to deny Wednesday’s Djeidi Gassama a presentable goalscoring opportunity. On the 30-minute mark, Wednesday's Barry Bannan delivered an almost perfect fre...

Sheffield Wednesday 4 - 0 Plymouth Argyle Wayne Rooney's first match as head coach of Plymouth Argyle began on a sour note, as his team suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday. The former England top scorer, who took charge of Argyle in May, watched his side struggle to create opportunities, while the home team cruised to victory. Sheffield Wednesday dominated the first half and deservedly went into the break with a lead, courtesy of debutant Jamal Lowe, who tapped in from close range after a well-executed build-up. Lowe was instrumental in Wednesday’s second goal, as his header from Djeidi Gassama’s cross deflected off Brendan Galloway for an own goal. The hosts continued to control the match. Josh Windass made it three with a powerful shot from six yards after Anthony Musaba pulled the ball back from the byline. Substitute Michael Smith completed the scoring in the sixth minute of added time, converting a close-range cross. EFL: 2024/2025 (eurosuperfootball.b...

Let's explore a couple more match reports from another dramatic weekend in English football's 2nd tier. QPR 3 - 0 Norwich City Author - Ajay  Teenager Rayan Kolli stole the spotlight with his first senior goals as Queens Park Rangers ended their long wait for a home victory, defeating Norwich City at Loftus Road. The Algeria Under-20 international, who made his debut against Norwich in last season's EFL Cup, was introduced early as a 13th-minute substitute for the injured Zan Celar. QPR took the lead when defender Jimmy Dunne punished some dismal defending, and Kolli made it 2-0 with a well-taken header deep into first-half stoppage time. EFL: 2024/2025 news and stories Norwich, struggling to make an impact in challenging conditions, offered little threat. Kolli then sealed the win in the second half, capitalising on more defensive uncertainty to score his second and Rangers’ third of the game. It was a Saturday to remember for Kolli and a much-needed boost for QP...

Leeds United 2 - 0 Sheffield United  Leeds United picked up a deserved 2-0 win over Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United at Elland Road. Author - William G from GMCR Football Largie Ramazani and Brenden Aaronson had good chances for the homeside in a goalless first half that the hosts had dominated. Daniel Farke's men continued to have the upper hand after the break and were rewarded when Pascal Struijk blasted in from a 69th-minute corner as the Blades conceded for the first time in more than 11 hours. Substitute Mateo Joseph sealed the derby win with a 90th-minute second goal as he finished well from Joel Piroe's pass. The victory meant Leeds leapfrogged the Blades on goal difference with both sides having 19 points as Chris Wilder's men lost for the first time in the league this season. You can watch the highlights of this Yorkshire derby in the video below. The footage is from the Sheffield United YouTube account. My reaction What a thrilling return to Championship foo...

England 4 - 0 Sweden A few words 24 hours after an amazing night in Sheffield. England reached their first major women's tournament final since 2009 in emphatic fashion as they put four past Olympic finalists Sweden at Euro 2022 in Sheffield. The Lionesses extended their unbeaten run to 19 games under manager Sarina Wiegman. It was a senstational match from start to finish in Sheffield as Sweden piled on the pressure in the opening 25 minutes. England quickly dismantled them with ruthless finishing and a touch of class. Substitute Alessia Russo once again produced a moment of magic when her instinctive backheel made it 3-0 to England only 11 minutes after her introduction. Check out some of the best reaction to that backheel: One fan told us: "That was amazing. The best moment of the tournament so far. Another tweeted: "Did that just happen? This Twitter user added: "Still not over the AUDACITY of this. Think women can’t play football? How about a backheel nutmeg...