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.
5. Paul Heaton, musician - Sheffield United
The singer lived in Sheffield when he was younger and is set to play a special headline show at Bramall Lane this summer. | Getty Images
6. Paul Carrack, musician - Sheffield Wednesday
Paul Carrack has enjoyed huge success both as a solo artist and with the bands Ace, Squeeze and Mike + The Mechanics, with his biggest hits including Tempted and Over My Shoulder. He grew up in Crookes and went to Western Park Junior School and then Myers Grove, the first purpose-built comprehensive school in Sheffield, which was brand new at the time. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Olympic & three-time world heptathlon champion - Sheffield United
The former Olympian used to have a stand named after her at Bramall Lane | Getty Images
8. Jermaine Jackson, musician - Sheffield Wednesday
Yes, Jermaine Jackson from the Jackson 5 is a Wednesdayite. He even re-wrote a song in honour of Wednesday's Wembley appearance in the Championship play-off final against Hull City back in 2016. | AFP via Getty Images