Sheffield United v Luton Town: Match on at Bramall Lane as staff fend off snow and icy conditions

Heavy snowfall across Sheffield through Thursday and into Friday threatened to cause a postponement of the Championship fixture, with low temperatures overnight and the possibility of icy conditions in the surrounding areas also a concern.

However, the club has this morning stated that the match will go ahead and that, “Officials are confident that every effort has been made to ensure the safety of supporters, players and officials.”

The tweet from the club’s fan services account added: “Supporters of both the Blades and Hatters are asked to take extra care en-route to and within the stadium, as well as preparing for a cold afternoon.”

Grounds staff at Bramall Lane had worked hard on Friday to clear all routes in and around the stadium of snow and gritted areas to prevent the overnight freeze from adding further issues.

Paul Heckingbottom’s side go into the match in second place, seven points ahead of Middlesbrough in third. Today’s opponents are well in the running for a play-off place, currently sitting in fifth place.