A blistering, up-and-at-em start had Hillsborough rocking. But it started to slip from the half-hour mark and in truth the second half probably just about belonged to them from down the road. There were few chances on either side, a couple of big chances were squandered and some poor defending let them in.
It’s a familiar tale on an afternoon you’d have hoped the old headaches might have had a day off.
Here are our player ratings after Sheffield United completed a Steel City derby double over the Owls at S6.
5. Ryo Hatsuse - 6
Offered some really good stuff both from wide areas and in set piece delivery. Fair to say he had a tougher time going the other way, particularly in the first half, but battled well. | UGC
6. Shea Charles - 4
Not his usual self in all honesty, missing a couple of passes and losing the ball. Off with 20 or so left, which told a tale. | Steve Ellis / UGC
7. Barry Bannan - 5
Harried and did everything he could to get into things, but not a great deal went his way in possession. Nothing lacking in effort, but in truth it wasn't his kind of game. | UGC
8. Callum Paterson - 6
Lead the early Wednesday charge. All rough and tumble and plenty of niggle. Trod the line nicely after his yellow but his wings were clipped a touch, you felt, which had an impact on the game. Off with 20 or so left. | UGC