Bamford scores late as Sheffield United draw

Sheffield United drew 1-1 with Derby County at Bramall Lane in the Sky Bet Championship. The home side equalised late in the match against an opponent reduced to 10 men after Dion Sanderson was sent off.

The first half was calm. The tempo rose after about the 30th minute and both teams tested the goalkeepers. Derby became dangerous after Joe Ward's cross, with Clark's shot, but Michael Cooper saved it. Carlton Morris also came up against the keeper, and Cooper kept out his accurate effort with his legs.

Sheffield United's first real chance came from Kalvin Phillips. His long-range shot forced Jacob Widell Zetterstrom into action. Derby took the lead in the 37th minute when Ryan Hedges' low left-footed shot rebounded off the post. Clark gathered the ball and found the net from inside the penalty area.

Bamford got close late in the match and levelled the score at 1-1. However, he was injured while celebrating the goal and had to leave the pitch. The result was a loss of points for the home side, while Derby held on to a point in a difficult situation with 10 men.