Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers – Preview

Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers – Preview Sheffield United host Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday evening at Bramall Lane in the Sky Bet Championship. The Blades came away from Vicarage Road with a 2-0 win which marked their first clean sheet since February as well as the first back-to-back three points since February. With this recent win United now sit in 12th place, and the Patrick Bamford brace means United’s number 45 has now become the Blades’ outright top goalscorer in the Championship with 11 goals in 19 starts.

Blackburn, meanwhile, have much bigger worries than the Blades having not picked up a win since the beginning of April which was a 1-0 victory over Birmingham City. Rovers sit five points above the relegation zone but have played a game more than Oxford United. Team News For Chris Wilder, there are no new injury scares to contend with.

Kalvin Phillips is continuing his efforts to make his way back into the first team, while Tyrese Campbell, Sam McCallum and Michael Cooper remain sidelined for the rest of the term. The visitors are dealing with a long list of injuries heading into the midweek clash. George Pratt, Matthew Litherland, Scott Wharton and Lewis Miller could all miss the end of the campaign.

As will Norwegian midfielder Sondre Tronstad. Sheffield United’s Impact Player For This Game One player who could be crucial for the Blades in this fixture is Patrick Bamford. United’s number 45 offers a focal point at the top end of the pitch and has been in fine form, netting 11 goals in 25 appearances.