Mansfield Town 0-3 Sheffield Utd result, stats and report

Sheffield United had Derby on the ropes but threw it away with a moment of inexcusable stupidity. Dion Sanderson's second yellow card at 66 minutes handed Derby a lifeline, and Patrick Bamford made them pay.

Oliver Arblaster scored inside five minutes and Sheffield Utd held firm to claim all three points at Ashton Gate, despite Bristol City throwing everything at them in the second half.

Portsmouth came from behind to beat ten-man Sheffield Utd 3-2 at Fratton Park, with Hamza Dewan Choudhury's second-half red card proving the decisive moment in a chaotic Championship encounter.

Patrick Bamford scored twice and Sheffield United were good value for a 3-0 home win over Lincoln City in the EFL Championship, with Tahith Chong adding a second-half goal to put the result beyond doubt.

Burton Albion dominated for large stretches but could not hold on, as Mansfield Town took a point from the Pirelli Stadium despite Burton creating more and threatening more throughout. Five yellow cards for the home side tells you everything about a performance that had plenty of effort but not enough discipline.

Watford arrive at Bramall Lane having lost four of their last five Championship matches and conceding twelve goals in that run. Sheffield Utd are inconsistent but this is exactly the kind of fixture they need to win.

Two leaky defences meet in the Championship on Saturday. If you are looking for a low-key, tactical affair, look elsewhere.

Bristol City host Sheffield Utd at Ashton Gate on Saturday looking to extend a promising home run. The Blades arrive having kept zero clean sheets in their last five Championship outings.