EFL Round-Up: Sheffield United Dominant In Derby

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EFL Round-Up: Sheffield United Dominant in Derby

Sheffield United continued their relentless charge towards the Championship title with a dominant 3-0 victory over local rivals Sheffield Wednesday in a fiery Steel City derby.

The Blades, undefeated in their last nine league matches, put on a clinical display at Hillsborough. Iliman Ndiaye opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a stunning strike, before Oliver Norwood doubled the lead with a free-kick just before half-time. The dominant performance was capped off by Billy Sharp's second-half penalty, ensuring a comfortable victory for the home side.

The win extends Sheffield United's lead at the top of the table to seven points, highlighting their clear intention to return to the Premier League.

Elsewhere in the Championship, Middlesbrough secured a crucial 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion. Chuba Akpom's 37th-minute strike proved to be the difference, moving Boro up to third in the table.

Sunderland continued their impressive form with a 2-1 victory over Norwich City. The Black Cats took the lead through Ross Stewart before Patrick Roberts doubled their advantage. Despite a late comeback attempt from Norwich, Sunderland held on for a vital three points.

In League One, Plymouth Argyle maintained their grip on top spot with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Wycombe Wanderers.

Ipswich Town continued their strong start to the season with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Port Vale. The Tractor Boys are now just one point behind Plymouth.

In League Two, Stevenage moved to the top of the table with a 2-0 win over Leyton Orient.

Mansfield Town extended their unbeaten run to eight games with a 2-0 victory over Grimsby Town.

Key Takeaways:

• Sheffield United's dominance in the derby shows their clear intent to return to the Premier League.
• Middlesbrough's win over West Bromwich Albion puts them in a strong position in the Championship promotion race.
• Sunderland's victory over Norwich City shows their impressive form and potential to challenge for a playoff spot.
• Plymouth Argyle and Ipswich Town continue to battle it out for top spot in League One.
• Stevenage are the early pacesetters in League Two, with a strong unbeaten run.

The EFL continues this weekend with a full schedule of exciting fixtures. Be sure to follow all the action for more drama and surprises.