Following two consecutive wins, Sheffield United look to extend their lead at the top of League One in today’s trip to Bristol Rovers.
After a small scare of three games without a win in January, the Blades returned to winning ways in a 4-0 thrashing of AFC Wimbledon with the return of centre-back Jake Wright.
Bristol Rovers will prove to be tough opponents in tomorrow’s encounter. The Pirates are pushing for a play-off spot in tenth place and held promotion candidates Bradford City to a draw at the weekend.
Key players Paul Coutts and Ethan Ebanks-Landell both missed out in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Peterborough United but have been training ahead of Tuesday’s fixture and are fit to play.
Scotsman Stefan Scougall, who has not started a game since January’s 3-1 victory over Bury, has been sidelined with a neck injury but is expected to be available for selection against Rovers tomorrow and is likely to be on the bench.
Striker Leon Clarke is Chris Wilder’s only player unavailable for the trip to the Memorial Stadium.
In the two club’s last meeting this season, the away side proved to be a stern test for Sheffield United but the South Yorkshire club came out victorious through a second-half Harry Chapman goal.
Promotion rivals Scunthorpe United and Bolton Wanderers both face difficult fixtures as hosts to Walsall and Rochdale. The Blades are currently five points clear at the top of League One and will be looking to secure an important three points tomorrow.
Second-placed Scunthorpe travel to Bramall Lane on Saturday in a tasty clash at the top of the table.