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Thursday 25 April 2019 18:43, UK
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is confident striker Billy Sharp will be back in contention for his promotion-chasers against bottom club Ipswich.
The Blades are three points clear of third-placed Leeds and could overtake leaders Norwich, who play later on Saturday, via goal difference should they beat the relegated Suffolk side.
Sharp has missed the past two matches with a hamstring problem, but Wilder expects the 23-goal striker to be involved. Midfielder Chris Basham continues to recover from his own hamstring issue.
Relegated Ipswich will have defender Myles Kenlock back in contention for the trip to South Yorkshire. Kenlock has returned to training following a hamstring injury, but on-loan Leicester full-back Callum Elder could retain his place.
Town boss Paul Lambert made seven changes for the 1-0 home defeat by Swansea on Easter Monday, when striker Will Keane led the attack and Dean Gerken returned in goal. Midfielder Gwion Edwards will be monitored as he manages a niggling groin issue, while striker Ellis Harrison (back) and midfielder Emyr Huws (knee) continue their recovery.
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Sheffield United have won four of their last six home league matches against Ipswich (W4 D1 L1).
In all competitions, Ipswich have won just two of their last 14 matches against Sheffield United (W2 D6 L6), winning both league games in the 2010-11 season.
Sheffield United have won more points than any other Championship team during 2019 (41 - W12 D5 L2).
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Paul Lambert's only previous league visit to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United came in January 2011 as Norwich manager, winning 2-1.
Sheffield United's Enda Stevens has scored three goals in his last four league appearances - his previous three goals came across a period of 205 league appearances (including play-offs).
Ipswich haven't kept a clean sheet in any of their last 17 league matches - the longest current run in the Championship.
Prutton's prediction
What a turnaround over the Easter weekend. Leeds were in absolute pole position to seal promotion but Sheffield United never stopped believing and now three points against Ipswich will all-but ensure their promotion to the Premier League.
Ipswich's miserable season is ending with a whimper and they just won't have the quality to trouble the Blades at Bramall Lane. United should get the win.
David Prutton predicts: 2-0 (9/2 with Sky Bet)
