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Sheffield United win promotion to Premier League with three games to play

Sheffield United have secured their return to the Premier League following their promotion-clinching 2-0 victory over West Brom on Wednesday.

The South Yorkshire club confirmed their promotion with three games left to play this season, joining Vincent Kompany's Burnley as the two sides to be automatically promoted from the Championship.

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Led by Paul Heckingbottom, United have been fighting at the top of England's second tier since their relegation from the Premier League in 2021. They have 85 points from 43 games this season and also reached the FA Cup semifinals, where they were eventually knocked out by Manchester City.