Sheffield United comfortably progressed to the playoffs with a three-goal lead over Bristol City, making it to Wembley. Despite their strong performance throughout the season, they faced disappointment in missing automatic promotion. The match trajectory indicated a significant difference between the teams, evidenced by their 20-point gap in the standings. While Sheffield has historically struggled in playoffs, they have established themselves as strong contenders this time, boasting the largest winning margin in playoff history and preparing to face their opponent with optimism for promotion.
In truth, it was not difficult to see why these sides were separated by more than 20 points across 46 games.
No side has failed to secure promotion with that big a points-per-game tally since Hull City in 1910.
In the end, they had three weeks to get ready; they will be heavy favourites at Wembley no matter who they face.
After racking up the biggest winning margin ever seen in the playoffs, Sheffield United is poised for promotion.
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