Pick of the stats: Derby County v Sheffield United

[BBC] This game is all about Derby County and their late quest for a play-off spot. Victory over Sheffield United (12:30 BST) would leave one of Wrexham or Hull City needing to match their result to pip the Rams for that top-six finish. Were the Red Dragons and the Tigers to lose then a draw for Derby would be enough because of their superior goal difference.

After their 3-1 win in November, Derby could record their first league double over Sheffield United since 1995-96 under Jim Smith. Sheffield United have won five of their past nine league visits to Derby (D1 L3), more than their previous 33 beforehand (W4 D5 L24). Derby have only lost their final game of one of their past seven Championship seasons (W3 D3), a 1-0 defeat to Cardiff in 2021-22.

Sheffield United are unbeaten in their final league game of their past six seasons outside of the Premier League (W4 D2) since a 2-0 defeat by Scunthorpe United in League One in 2015-16. Derby have won 20 Championship games in 2025-26, their most in a season since 2018-19 (also 20). They last won more than 20 at this level in 2015-16 (21).

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