Sheffield United 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday: Tyrese Campbell goal secures derby win

Sheffield United went level on points with Championship leaders Sunderland with a deserved win over local rivals Sheffield Wednesday.

After a largely forgettable first 45 minutes, the home side made a great start to the second half when Tyrese Campbell finished coolly after being slipped in by Callum O’Hare.

The Owls struggled to create anything of note in response, with sub Djeidi Gassama going closest when he curled a shot wide.

The Blades have now kept six successive clean sheets at Bramall Lane and did not so much as allow their rivals a single shot on target.

Going into the third international break of the season, Chris Wilder’s men look well-placed to challenge for an immediate return to the Premier League.

The first Steel City derby since March 2019 predictably began at a frenetic pace but neither side could force a save of note in the first half.

The past three games between the two sides had ended goalless but the hosts upped the tempo after the break and took the lead when Campbell scored his third goal in four matches.

They looked to press home their advantage but Wednesday weathered the storm, as Gustavo Hamer’s ball into the area was just too high for winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi to get contact on.

Owls boss Danny Rohl made all five of his subs as he sought a way back into it and Gassama and fellow replacement Anthony Musaba both had bright moments.

Home goalkeeper Michael Cooper was never worked though and Wednesday have failed to score against United in the past four meetings.