Goals from Josh Windass and Dominic Iorfa did the business for the home side, who registered a clean sheet that for the most part was never truly in much danger. Fine performances all over the pitch earned the win, which allowed the visitors much of the possession but saw them come up lame.
The performance - and result - wheels them down the road to Bramall Lane on Sunday, with manager Danny Röhl afforded the luxury of spinning his bench over second half.
Here are our ratings from a jump back to the good stuff at Hillsborough.
5. Yan Valery - 7
Offered a couple of filthy bursts down the right and won out his physical battles. Didn't start to shot but grew into things, winning as many aerials as anyone else and being a general disruptor. | UGC
6. Shea Charles - 8
Put himself about, couple of crunching interventions and was tidy in possession. Got about the pitch but was most impressive in providing a fireguard to the defence. Never stopped running. | Steve Ellis / UGC
7. Svante Ingelsson - 8
Made a huge difference to things, stretching his legs between the boxes, making meaningful passes and defensive interventions. Presence seemed to solidify things - a belting audition for a Sunday start. Off later on. | UGC
8. Barry Bannan - 8
A real class act in that midfield, spinning the ball out sensibly and every now and then starting attacks. One of his elder statesman performances - with no little running - he's got a real presence out there and he uses it well. | UGC