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.
9. Ding Junhui, snooker player - Sheffield United
The 37-year-old is based in Sheffield and was named a patron of the Blades in 2013. | Getty Images
10. Paul Goodison, Olympic sailor - Sheffield United
The 46-year-old won Olympic gold in Beijing in 2008. | Getty Images
11. Rick Savage, musician - Sheffield Wednesday
The 62-year-old Def Leppard member has never made a secret of his love for the Owls, and has at times even been seen performing with a Wednesday guitar over the years. | Getty Images
12. Joe Elliott, musician - Sheffield United
As mentioned above, the Steel City divide even separates Def Leppard - and there could be one team 'Bringin on the Heartbreak' this weekend. | Getty Images