This game is in the Championship, kick off at 16:00 on Saturday 21 September 2024.
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Sheffield Utd v Derby Championship
Sheffield United's nickname is "The Blades", while Derby County's nickname is "The Rams".
Sheffield United's home stadium is Bramall Lane, which is the oldest professional football stadium in the world still in use. Derby County's home stadium is Pride Park Stadium.
Sheffield United won the Championship title in the 2018-2019 season, earning promotion to the Premier League. Derby County finished in 10th place that season.
Sheffield United's top goal scorer in the Championship is Billy Sharp, who has scored over 100 goals for the club. Derby County's top goal scorer is Steve Bloomer, who holds the record for the most goals in a season with 37.
Sheffield United and Derby County have a long-standing rivalry known as the "East Midlands derby", with matches often resulting in intense competition and strong fan support.
Sheffield United's manager is Slavisa Jokanovic, who took over in 2021 after the team was relegated from the Premier League. Derby County's manager is Wayne Rooney, who became player-manager in 2020 before transitioning to full-time manager in 2021.