Sheffield United moved closer to securing automatic promotion to the Premier League by coming from behind to beat Cardiff 4-1 at Bramall Lane.
Sory Kaba took his tally to five goals in seven games when he gave the Bluebirds a surprise lead from the penalty spot, but Manchester City loanee James McAtee leveled with an impressive solo goal, before a spectacular diving header from Jack Robinson made it 2-1 .
Cardiff substitute Connor Wickham struck the woodwork as the visitors chased an equaliser, but Iliman Ndiaye slammed in a third and Ciaran Clark prodded in from a yard out to take the game away from Sabri Lamouchi’s relegation-threatened side.
A fifth win in seven games sees the Blades extend their lead over third-placed Middlesbrough and fourth-placed Luton to eight points ahead of the remainder of Saturday’s action, while Cardiff remain precariously perched in 21st, one point above the bottom three.
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Sory Kaba sends Adam Davies diving to his left and then tucks his penalty straight down the middle to give Cardiff the lead at Sheffield United
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Man City loanee James McAtee scores an equalizer for Sheffield United
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Tommy Doyle lifts a magnificent ball into the far post, where Jack Robinson arrives to guide in a spectacular header to give Sheffield United the lead
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Cardiff City’s Connor Wickham came close to equalizing against Sunderland with this strike
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Iliman Ndiaye stayed calm to round the goalkeeper and put Sheffield United 3-1 up
What’s next?
Sheffield United are back in action at 7.45pm on Tuesday April 18, when they face Bristol City at Bramall Lane. cardiffmeanwhile, face Watford at Vicarage Road 24 hours later.
Both matches will be available to watch live across Sky Sports.