Sheffield United continue their pre-season friendly schedule with a short trip to Derby County’s Pride Park Stadium today (kick-off: 5:00 pm).
In preparation for the forthcoming 2020-21 Premier League campaign on 14 September at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers, which kicks-off later than usual this year due to COVID-19, the Blades have agreed to several friendlies with Dundee United, Derby County, and Preston North End – all away and behind closed doors. Sheffield United supporters can watch the game online via the official website.
For Blades supporters, it will allow those to view their new signings; Aaron Ramsdale, who joined in an £18.5million deal from relegated AFC Bournemouth, and follow goalkeeper Wes Foderingham, who joined on a free transfer from Glasgow Rangers.
United started their week in Scotland with a fixture at Dundee United, which didn’t go to plan. The Blades were 1-0 up thanks to Billy Sharp’s goal on 42 minutes. The match was abandoned due to severe weather at the break. They ended their week-long retreat with a training match against Hearts of Midlothian; John Fleck netted the games ‘only goal after 8 minutes.
For the Rams, this meeting with the Blades will be their fourth and final test before their Championship season kicks off on 12th September at home to Reading – although their season starts early on 5th September as they host football League newcomers Barrow in the first round of the League Cup. They claimed a 2-1 victory at Peterborough United and a 0-0 draw at home to Doncaster Rovers, before losing 3-0 to Brentford.
They have also been active in the transfer market and have brought in Dutch defender Mike te Wierik from Groningen and keeper David Marshall from Wigan Athletic – both on a free transfer. The Rams have also allowed stopper, Scott Carson, to join Manchester City on a season’s long loan.
Last Time
26.12.2018 – Sheffield United 3-1 Derby County
Forthcoming Blades Fixtures;
04 Sep – Preston North End (a): 14:00 – Friendly
14 Sep – Wolverhampton Wanderers (h) 20:00
20 Sep – Aston Villa (a) 14:00
27 Sep – Leeds United (h) 12:00