Sheffield United ended a 44-year wait for a league victory over Wrexham with a 1-0 Championship win at Bramall Lane, their first since October 1982. Ben Brereton Diaz scored the decisive goal, turning home a rebound from Jordan Ayew's saved effort for his third goal in three appearances against the Welsh side. The Blades dominated the first half, with Brentford loanee Romelle Donovan prominent, though they were denied a clear penalty when Dominic Hyam fouled Harrison Burrows.
Wrexham improved after introducing Sam Smith at half-time but managed only one shot on target, in the 96th minute, extending their winless away run to five games. The result lifts Sheffield United to 10th, within a point of the play-off places, while Wrexham sit 17th facing tough home fixtures against Middlesbrough and Wolves. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson admitted his side were "second best all over the pitch" in the first half and called for honest self-reflection, praising goalkeeper Anthony Patterson's performance despite the defeat.
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