Kick-off change for Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday derby clash as Blades' Middlesbrough clash also rescheduled

Sheffield United’s return Steel City derby clash against rivals Wednesday has been moved for TV coverage, ahead of the first instalment later this month. The Blades return to Hillsborough for the first time since Rhian Brewster’s winner last season which secured another derby double.

United return to Championship action at Hillsborough after the international break with the return game at Bramall Lane originally scheduled for February 21. That has now been moved back a day to the 22nd, kicking off at 12noon, after being chosen for Sky Sports broadcast.

United’s home clash against Middlesbrough has also been moved for Sky coverage, from its original date on Saturday, February 7 to the following Monday evening, kicking off at 8pm. A United statement confirmed: “Supporters are politely asked to note that these selections cover the period between the end of the third of the FA Cup weekend and the last weekend of February.”