Overview
- Carlton Morris scored three times via a 24th-minute header from a Joe Ward corner, a dinked finish seconds after the restart from a Sydie Peck back pass, and a 63rd-minute penalty following an Alex Matos handball.
- The striker's treble takes his season tally to nine goals.
- Derby recorded a third straight league win to remain 17th, while Sheffield United stay 22nd in the Championship.
- Joe Ward, in his first Championship start since December 2024, supplied the corner for the opening goal.
- Callum O'Hare netted a 73rd-minute consolation for the hosts, who were booed off after another poor home performance.