Sheffield United consolidate their place in the Championship top two by condemning relegation-battling Derby County to a seventh straight defeat.

Follow live coverage as Derby County face Sheffield United in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Sheffield United have named two debutants on their teamsheet for this afternoon’s clash with Derby County, after welcoming back another key man from injury. The Blades have been light on numbers in recent weeks but have bolstered their squad with four signings in this transfer window, with the hope of a fifth before Monday’s 11pm deadline.

The average age of Derby's starting XI in the Championship this season is 28 years and four days; the oldest of any team in the division. Sheffield United, meanwhile, have the third-youngest starting XI on average (24y 336d).

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Latest Derby County news from DerbyshireLive brings you full coverage of the game as the Rams go in search of a much-needed win against the Blades

Derby County will hope to snap their losing run when they face Sheffield United at the Pride Park Stadium on Saturday. The hosts lost their last six games. Can they bounce back to winning ways in this game?

Follow live coverage as Derby County face Sheffield United in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.