Gavin Gunning made three changes for the final game of the season, with Sean McGurk’s return the headline, alongside Jake Cain and Conor McCarthy. Jaxon Brown was also brought onto the bench for the first time since Tranmere Rovers away in December as one of four academy players in the matchday squad.
At some clubs they ban the “R” word during the season, as relegation is unthinkable. But it has been a different story at Sheffield United, where dropping back to the Championship has come off a long run-up and was confirmed at St James’ Park. They have not won two consecutive matches all season and even victory in their final three games will see them rooted in the bottom three.
Red Devils gunning for top six