HIGHLIGHTS: How Sheffield United moved one step closer towards Championship

Sheffield United moved to the brink of a return to the Championship with a 2-0 win over Checkatrade Trophy champions Coventry City on Wednesday.

By The Newsroom

Published 6th Apr 2017, 16:35 BST

Updated 9th May 2017, 20:20 BST

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John Fleck celebrates his goal (Photo: Sportsimage)

Second-half goals from Leon Clarke and John Fleck gave the League One leaders the win.

However, United will have to wait until the weekend before sealing promotion.

The Blades needed to beat Coventry and hope Fleetwood lost at Oxford in order for them to bring a premature end to their six-year stay in the third tier.

However, despite goals from Leon Clarke and John Fleck giving them a 2-0 win Coventry, Fleetwood managed to win 3-1 at Oxford to keep alive their slim hopes of automatic promotion.

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