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Matt Lee

Sheffield United fans make 'better' claim ahead of play-off clash with Nottingham Forest

Sheffield United fans are looking forward to an eye-watering play-off semi-final clash with Nottingham Forest after they secured their spot in the extended Championship season.

Forest had already confirmed their place in the play-offs ahead of their final-day trip to Hull City; Brennan Johnson's late penalty had Reds fans hoping of a semi-final clash with Luton Town, but Keane Lewis-Potter snatched a late equaliser meaning Steve Cooper's side will now take on the Blades.

Sheffield United, meanwhile, did what they needed to do plus some more as they dismantled Championship title winners Fulham in a 4-0 win at Bramall Lane.

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It means the Reds will travel to Yorkshire for the first leg on May 14 before the reverse fixture takes place at the City Ground on May 17.

It is set to be a close affair between the two sides, with both the home and away fixture in the Championship this season finishing in 1-1 draws. Repeats of those results would see the tie go to nail-biting extra time and possibly penalties for a place at Wembley Stadium.

Forest and the Blades have a bit of history between themselves in the play-offs having met back in 2003 in a Division One semi-final that was packed with late action and drama. This is what some Blades fans have said on social media ahead of the play-off clash...

@Limmy_SUFC: Forest in the play offs you say? Roll it back

@PinnaclePrac: BRILLIANT result against a team on holiday. Forest will totally different. Have to be prepared mentally for this toughee UTB

@bramallblade: Bring on #Forest . No fear. Think our forward line is better. Lets go. #twitterblades We go in with 3 straight wins and they limp in.

@IanRidley1: Great win. Just a bit of a shame, I reckon, that more dangerous Forest didn't win so it's them rather than Huddersfield in the in the play-off semi.

@StanSmiths73: Looking like forest in the playoffs, that will be some away day that one

@DavidMckenzie89: Only me who prefers Forest to Huddersfield in the play offs? That loss to Bournemouth will have hurt them, as will conceding in the last minute today

What is your score prediction for Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United? Let us know in the comments section below...

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