Sheffield United 1 Bolton Wanderers 0: Latest from Bramall Lane

Victory for League One leaders United would open up a 10-point gap over their promotion rivals, who have two games in hand.

Full-back Joe Riley - on loan from Manchester United - is missng with a dislocated shoulder.

The Blades were unchanged from the side which drew 1-1 with Scunthorpe United seven days ago.

Foe Bolton, there was no sign of Gary Madine, the former Wednesday striker.

United were on top in the openijng exchanges, Paul Coutts seeing his effort deflected wide for a corner.

James Hanson had a header cleared off the line and Jake Wright volleyed over the loose ball.

And the goal they threatened came on 12 minutes, Sharp left alone, before drilling home via the inside of Mark Howard’s right-hand post.