WATCH: Chris Basham scores first league goal in almost a year as Sheffield United beat Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town became the latest side to fall at Sheffield United and there was an unusual name on the scoresheet.
Chris Basham rises to head in the game's only goal as Sheffield United beat Ipswich TownChris Basham rises to head in the game's only goal as Sheffield United beat Ipswich Town
Chris Basham rises to head in the game's only goal as Sheffield United beat Ipswich Town

Billy Sharp may have been back in the line-up alongside in-form Leon Clarke but it was central defender Chris Basham who turned out to be the goalscoring hero on the day.

Basham's last goal came in a 6-0 battering of Leyton Orient in the FA Cup in November, but his last league goal was on October 22 in the Blades dramatic 3-3 draw with Bradford City.

Sheffield United players celebrate their 1-0 win over Ipswich TownSheffield United players celebrate their 1-0 win over Ipswich Town
Sheffield United players celebrate their 1-0 win over Ipswich Town
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Boss Chris Wilder said: "I can't remember the last time Chris Basham scored but he's played a part in about 140 points in the last two years so that's not bad."

The win took United to just a goal off second placed Cardiff City, with top-of-the-table Wolves just two points in front.