Burton Albion can move out of the Championship's bottom three tonight - if they can defeat promotion-chasing Sheffield United at Bramall Lane (7.45pm).
The Brewers travel to south Yorkshire for the rearranged meeting with Nigel Clough's former side, which was postponed on March 3 following heavy snow and freezing temperatures.
Saturday's goalless draw against Bristol City means Albion are two points adrift of safety ahead of the midweek fixtures, although 21st-placed Barnsley are also in action tonight - and Burton would need to win and see the Tykes fall to defeat to leapfrog them out of the relegation zone.
Clough looks set to be without Lucas Akins, John Brayford and Ben Turner, while Hope Akpan and Liam Boyce are among others carrying knocks ahead of the clash.
We'll have all the team news, build up and live match coverage as the Brewers go in search of their sixth away win of the campaign.
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Ultimately it’s another disappointing night for the Brewers - but we go again Saturday at Molineux.
Look out for all the reaction to tonight’s result on burtonmail.co.uk/sport.
Chris Wilder...
It was a tough game. they’ve had a couple of chances. its important that we got eh first goal and settled us down. They were always in the game. They were dangerous opponents. I wouldn’t be surprised if they get enough points to stay up.
Can certainly sense the disappointment in Clough's voice...
He says he feels like he’s repeating himself given the recent performances...
Nigel Clough...
We’re replaying our comments from the last few games. That’s the difference between the two sides tonight. Sheffield United were clinical.
Full-time!
Referee Scott Duncan calls an end to the proceedings, and Sheffield United run out 2-0 winners over Burton Albion.
The Brewers might feel fortunate to escape with just a 2-0 defeat given the way United increased the tempo after their second, but the reality is the visitors should have done more in the first-half.
An all too familiar story at the moment - reaction to follow.
90: Excellent save by Bywater!
That one was destined for the top corner, but the Brewers ‘keeper did well to deny from Fleck.
89: Naylor fouls Sharp
That looked a harsh one, and now United have free-kick right on the edge of the area...
Marvin Sordell tries to find a way through a resolute Blades defence...
72: Naylor booked for dissent
He concedes a free-kick around 30 yards talks his way into Scott Duncan’s book...
70: United pushing for a third
They want to kill the game.
Brooks forces Bywater to steer his effort wide.
64: GOAL!
David Brooks doubles United’s lead following a slick move that opened up Burton’s defence.
Brooks was sent one-on-on with Naylor taken out of the game, and he slotted home cooly past Bywater.
55: Close!
Richard Stearman nearly heads into his own goal from Flanagan’s cross.
it goes out for a corner, though, and Albion waste yet another one.
54: Chance!
Bent gets clear at the back-post and nods a great chance wide.
Yet another opportunity for Albion to get themselves back into the game.
54: Sbarra works it wide for Sordell
He crosses in, but nobody is in there to meet it and it’s diverted over for a corner.
53: Blackman picks Davenport's free-kick out of the sky
Another good chance from a set piece goes begging.
50: Chances galore!
The ball falls to the feet of Sordell in the six-yard-box, but he can’t steer his effort in and wants a penalty for being dragged down.
United counter and a brilliant save from Bywater denies Sharp.
49: Chance!
Wilson gets away down the left-hand side and fires in a low cross, which Billy Sharp meets.
Fortunately for Bywater, he slices wide.
48: Chance!
George Baldock meets a cross at the back-post, but he’s denied by ex-Blade McFadzean!
A vital intervention.
