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Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United (Hillsborough, 1945 GMT, Sky Sports Football)

It has the feel of the biggest Sheffield derby in a number of years given the position of both sides and the time of season.

United are after the title, while a resurgent Wednesday are hopeful of reaching the play-offs after an upturn in results following Steve Bruce's arrival.

The previous two meetings have finished goalless, while the game at Hillsborough at the start of last season saw the Blades come out on top in a six-goal thriller. United will also feel that they should have won the two games at Bramall Lane.

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Sheffield Wednesday manager Steve Bruce

Opta facts

  • Each of the last two league meetings between Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United have finished 0-0 – they last played out three consecutive league draws between 1992 and 1993.
  • Sheffield United are looking to record back-to-back league wins over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough for the first time since October 1937.
  • This is the first league meeting between Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United on a Monday since April 1971 – a 0-0 draw in the second tier.
  • Sheffield United have won their last three Championship matches without conceding – they haven’t won four in a row without conceding at this level since December 1969.
  • In all competitions, Steve Bruce has won seven of his nine matches against former side Sheffield United (D1 L1), though he lost most recently as Aston Villa manager in September 2018.
  • Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp has failed to score in five league appearances against Sheffield Wednesday for the Blades, only facing Charlton Athletic as often without scoring for United (also five games).

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Odds correct at 1150 GMT (04/03/19)

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