GALLERY/HIGHLIGHTS - Relive Sheffield United gaining promotion back to the Championship

Sheffield UNITED finally booked their return to the Championship after six long seasons away following a 2-1 win over Northampton at Sixfields on Saturday.

Marc Richards put the Cobblers ahead in first-half stoppage time but Leon Clarke levelled after 61 minutes and John Fleck hit a winner to see Chris Wilder’s men return to the second tier.

Sheffield United's Billy Sharp celebrates promotion to the Championship. Picture: David Klein/Sportimageplaceholder image
Sheffield United's Billy Sharp celebrates promotion to the Championship. Picture: David Klein/Sportimage

The Blades’ result though was academic after Fleetwood, the only side that could deny them automatic promotion, went down to a 2-0 defeat to Oldham.

Relive the magical afternoon via our slideshow, plus highlights of the game from Sixfields.

Pictures; SportImage.

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