Forest seize first-leg advantage | 'Sheff Utd will be happier side'
Nottingham Forest took a significant step towards reaching the Championship play-off final as a dominant display helped them to a 2-1 semi-final first-leg win over Sheffield United.
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Steve Cooper delivers verdict as Nottingham Forest hold play-offs advantage over Sheffield United
Head coach Steve Cooper singled out his players’ mentality as Nottingham Forest came away with a 2-1 advantage from their play-offs semi-final first leg against Sheffield United.
Advantage Forest as Blades beaten in Bramall Lane
Strikes from Jack Colback and Brennan Johnson helped Nottingham Forest take a slender 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in the Sky Bet Championship play-off first leg. A raucous atmosphere greeted both sets of players on the pitch as Blades searched for a return to the top flight after two years, while Forest looked to end their 23-year absence.
'Lifeline' - Sheffield United fans react after Nottingham Forest first leg
Sheffield United have a mountain to climb after they lost 2-1 at home in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final against Nottingham Forest.
Jack Colback and Brennan Johnson give Notts Forest first-leg advantage
Strikes from Jack Colback and Brennan Johnson helped Nottingham Forest take a slender 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in the Sky Bet Championship play-off first leg.
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Sheffield United v Nottingham Forest: Confirmed XIs as team news emerges at Bramall Lane
Sheffield United host Nottingham Forest in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final this afternoon.
The Nottingham Forest dilemmas facing Steve Cooper ahead of Sheffield United play-off clash
Nottingham Forest travel to Bramall Lane this afternoon for the first leg of their play-off semi final against Sheffield United.