Lifetime memories and one regret: Sheffield United derby heroes relive iconic Wednesday win, nine years on

Sheffield United defeated rivals Sheffield Wednesday 4-2 at Hillsborough on September 24, 2017, in their first derby meeting since 2012. John Fleck reflected on scoring the opening goal just three minutes into the match, admitting his only regret was that many visiting supporters had not yet entered the stadium to witness it.

Under manager Chris Wilder, the newly promoted Blades were considered underdogs against an Owls side that had reached back-to-back Championship play-offs. Following Fleck's early strike from a set-piece routine involving David Brooks and Paul Coutts, Leon Clarke doubled the lead, before Wednesday briefly fought back with goals including a Lucas Joao equalizer.