The highly-anticipated Steel City derby between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday kicks off on Sunday as the two clubs meet for the first time in over five years. The last three meetings have all ended 0-0 with the Blades the last to win a derby after securing a 4-2 victory at Hillsborough back in September of 2017.
United were relegated from the Premier League last term and once Wednesday had secured their Championship status, excitement started to build over the prospect of the club’s coming face to face once more. The contest, which will take place at Bramall Lane, is sold out. Both clubs have been backed by some famous faces over the years and below we take a look at some of the most well-known people who support the clubs. From TV to Hollywood and music to all variety of sport - there are plenty of big names who back both teams.
1. Alex Turner, musician - Sheffield Wednesday
Being from Sheffield, the Arctic Monkeys frontman is a Sheffield Wednesday fan but he and his bandmates are also known to have a love for Celtic as well. | AFP via Getty Images
2. Mark Labbett, TV star - Sheffield United
Best known as a key member of ITV's popular quiz show, The Chase. he has been regularly pictured at Bramall Lane over the years. | Getty Images
3. Jon McClure, musician - Sheffield Wednesday
The Reverend and the Makers frontman is a lifelong Owls supporter. | AFP via Getty Images
4. Joe Root, cricketer - Sheffield United
The England cricketer was born in Sheffield and came through the ranks at Sheffield Collegiate CC. He became England Test captain in February 2017. | Getty Images