But what were the most important moments over the course of the campaign? Here’s a look back over the season at the games that won promotion for Chris Wilder’s men...
5. Blades 2-2 Rotherham United
Straight after the Steel City stalemate against Sheffield Wednesday, the Blades faced Rotherham in a stellar performance from Dean Henderson at Bramall Lane. The Blades slipped to 5th in the table with that result. Photo: Simon Bellis
6. Blades 1-0 QPR
Another win over QPR that was vital - this time in January as another McGoldrick winner helped Chris Wilder's side bounce back from the humiliation of losing 1-0 to Barnet in the FA Cup. Photo: Nigel Roddis
7. Blades 1-0 Boro
Another one that was key to get the Blades back on track after a slip-up - the previous match they were pegged back late on by Aston Villa and drew 3-3, but the win over Boro brought the gap to the top two back to two points. Photo: Simon Bellis
8. Leeds United 0-1 Blades
How important this result was! Chris Basham was the man with the goal as the Blades marched on it a vital clash between the automatic promotion chasing Yorkshire rivals... Photo: Matthew Lewis