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Sheffield United vs Bradford City. Sky Bet League One.

Bramall LaneAttendance26,838.

Sheffield United 3

  • L Clarke (13th minute, 42nd minute)
  • B Sharp (20th minute)

Bradford City 0

    Sheffield United 3-0 Bradford: Leon Clarke's double helps Blades to victory

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    Highlights of the Sky Bet League One match between Sheffield United and Bradford City

    Bradford's hopes of securing automatic promotion from Sky Bet League One suffered a huge setback on Saturday, as newly-crowned champions Sheffield United cruised to an emphatic 3-0 win at Bramall Lane.

    The Blades, playing at home for the first time since winning the title, dominated the opening 45 minutes and went in at the break with a commanding three-goal lead thanks to a double from Leon Clarke and Billy Sharp's 27th strike of the season.

    Bradford improved after the interval but rarely threatened to mount a comeback as Sheffield United recorded their fifth straight victory at home.

    Leon Clarke celebrates after giving Sheffield United a 3-0 lead at Bramall Lane
    Image: Clarke scored twice as Sheffield United cruised to victory against Yorkshire rivals Bradford

    After a cagey opening quarter of an hour, United began to take a grip of the game and deservedly went in front 13 minutes in when Clarke swept home a first-time finish following good work down the left from Jack O'Connell.

    The Blades moved further ahead soon after (20) when Sharp clipped a cute finish past Bantams goalkeeper Colin Doyle - ending his seven-match run without a goal.

    SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND- APRIL 17: Billy Sharp of Sheffield United scores the second goal during the Sky Bet League One match between Sheffield United and Bradf
    Image: Billy Sharp scored his 27th goal of the season to double the home side's lead

    Bradford boss Stuart McCall brought Alex Jones on for Timothee Dieng in an attempt to find a route back into the match but it was the hosts who grabbed the next goal - Clarke rounding off a flowing counter-attack (42) to all-but seal the win before half-time.

    The visitors improved after the break and came close to a goal when Tony McMahon stung the palms of Simon Moore with a dipping drive from long-range.

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    Leon Clarke celebrates after scoring Sheffield United's third goal
    Image: Clarke then added a third as United cruised home against the Bantams

    However, it was the home side who came closest to scoring in the second period when Sharp directed a header straight into the arms of Doyle when unmarked inside the six-yard box.

    Bradford's attention will now turn to Saturday's crucial home game against AFC Wimbledon as they look to cement their place in the play-off spots.

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