BBC · Feb 11, 2025
Pick of the stats: Sheffield United v Middlesbrough
Side-by-side of Sheffield United and Middlesbrough club badgesSheffield United eye a place at the top as they host play-off contenders Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening (20:00 GMT).
The Blades could see themselves at the apex of the table should current leaders Leeds United fall to Watford on Tuesday, with just two points separating the two teams at the top.
While a win for Middlesbrough could see them back in the play-off spots.
Sheffield United have won six of their last eight home league games against Middlesbrough (L2), though did lose this exact fixture 3-1 when it was last played in February 2023.