Sheffield United will look to return to winning ways when they host Derby County at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon.
The Blades looked to be turning a corner with back-to-back wins over Watford (1-0) and Blackburn Rovers (3-1), before taking a 2-0 lead inside 16 minutes away at Preston North End last time out.
However, United conceded in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time, before giving up two goals in 13 minutes after the half-time interval to lose 3-2 in Lancashire, keeping them rooted inside the relegation zone.
Up next is a Derby side with one of the worst away records in the league, taking just five points on the road so far - only Ipswich Town and Watford have managed fewer on two each.
However, the Rams do have the confidence of back-to-back 1-0 wins at home over Norwich City and QPR, while they’ve lost just one of their last six Championship matches - proving resolute at the back, if still a little blunt in attack.
What’s more, Sheffield United may have to continue on without a host of key first-team players.
Check out the gallery below for the latest Blades team news ahead of this weekend’s Championship clash.
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1. PRESTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Chris Wilder, Manager of Sheffield United, applauds the fans following the team's defeat during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Sheffield United at Deepdale Stadium on October 24, 2025 in Preston, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Chris Wilder has some ongoing injury headaches. | Getty Images
2. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Ben Godfrey of Sheffield United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United and Charlton Athletic at Bramall Lane on September 20, 2025 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)
Godfrey played an hour for Sheffield United's development squad against Stoke in the week and could return to the squad. | Getty Images
3. OXFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Gustavo Hamer of Sheffield United warms up prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Oxford United and Sheffield United at Kassam Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Cameron Howard/Getty Images)
Sidelined with a knee injury. Wilder said he is being monitored but more likely to return after international break. | Getty Images
4. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Tom Davies of Sheffield United during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield United FC and Norwich City FC at Bramall Lane on January 18, 2025 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Missed the last three games amid continued calf struggles. Remains doubtful for this match. | Getty Images