Blades boss Chris Wilder has been tasked with picking players up from the floor and dusting them down for a campaign back in the second tier. With changed to the squad being promised, friendlies may be key to get the new-look side clicking.
Sheffield United will visit National League side York City on July 13, before making the short journey to Chesterfield on July 20. Harrogate Town are also among the clubs set to face the Blades, with an evening fixture scheduled for July 23.
There will also be a short journey to the New York Stadium on July 27, to take on Rotherham United. Like the Blades, the Millers are undergoing a revamp following a dismal 2023/24 season.
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In a statement, Sheffield United confirmed additional matches may be added to the schedule and that all announced fixtures are subject to change. Ticket details for games announced so far will be released at a later date.
Below is Sheffield United’s pre-season schedule, as it stands
DERBY TO MAKE CHESTERFIELD PRE-SEASON VISIT
Derby County will make the short journey to Sky Bet League Two newcomers Chesterfield for a pre-season friendly in July ahead of the 2024/25 Sky Bet Championship season.
Paul Warne’s side will take on the 2023/24 National League champions at their SMH Group Stadium home on Wednesday 24th July 2024 (7:30pm kick-off).
Managed by Paul Cook, the Spireites romped to the fifth-tier title last season by racking up 98 points to seal their return to the EFL.
Derby visited Chesterfield in a pre-season fixture last summer, as part of their preparations for their own promotion-winning 2023/24 season, and were 1-0 winners thanks to James Collins’ header.
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