A Sheffield United debut for Hamza Choudhury ended in victory at Derby County
The Blades remain in the hunt for promotion from the Sky Bet Championship
Silko Thomas featured twice for Wigan Athletic in Sky Bet League 1
Brad Young was in the Hartlepool United squad during a draw with Braintree Town
The Bangladesh international, who made the move to Bramall Lane last week, went straight into Chris Wilder’s starting XI for the trip to Pride Park as former Fox Tom Cannon assisted Ben Brereton Diaz’s 49th-minute winner.
Remaining second in the second tier, the midfielder could make his home debut against Portsmouth this Saturday (3pm kick-off).
Celebrating victory with Harry Clarke.
Silko Thomas made his 30th appearance for Wigan Athletic in 1-0 defeat at Peterborough United in midweek, playing 69 minutes at Weston Homes Stadium. The 20-year-old then came off the bench for the final 25 minutes of a 1-1 home draw with Lincoln City.
Remaining 16th in Sky Bet League 1, on 34 points from 28 games, Stockport County are up next in the league for Shaun Maloney’s side a week on Saturday. The Latics turn attention to the Emirates FA Cup this weekend, hosting Fulham at Brick Community Stadium (both 3pm kick-offs).
In the Vanarama National League, goalkeeper Brad Young was an unused substitute as Hartlepool United scored a 97th-minute equaliser to draw 1-1 at Braintree Town and move into the top half of the table. The Pools head to Sutton United on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
All times GMT.