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Chris Wilder pinpoints what Sheffield United have been missing after welcome Wrexham win closes play-offs gap

Ben Brereton Diaz's first goal of the season secured a deserved win over Wrexham as Sheffield United moved to within a point of the top eight, with Chris Wilder delighted to see his side put together a complete performance.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 11:43 PM
Chris Wilder pinpoints what Sheffield United have been missing after welcome Wrexham win closes play-offs gap
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Wilder praised Sheffield United for delivering their first complete, full-match performance of the season against Wrexham.
  • Sheffield United defeated Wrexham 1-0 thanks to Ben Brereton Diaz's first goal of the season.
  • The victory marked the Blades' third win in five matches and moved them within a point of the top eight.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder praised his side for delivering their first complete, full-game performance of the season following a 1-0 win against Wrexham at Bramall Lane. Ben Brereton Diaz scored the decisive goal, his first of the campaign, after solid work from Jordan Ayew to move the Blades closer to the playoff positions.

Wilder emphasized that his squad had lacked consistency across a full 90-minute match all season and credited their strong early start as crucial to securing the victory. Despite feeling Sheffield United were denied a clear penalty after a foul on Harrison Burrows, Wilder celebrated the clean sheet and urged his side to build on the momentum.

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