Sheffield United vs Cardiff: Fans fear promotion clash will be abandoned due to snow – but Championship clash expected to go ahead
Blades closed their box office, reception and club shop this morning but the pitch is in 'great shape'
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SHEFFIELD UNITED'S clash with Cardiff City is expected to go ahead despite snow battering South Yorkshire
The Blades did not open their box office, reception or club shop this morning due to the conditions.
And their Under-23s game at home to Colchester United has already been called off.
But the Blades sent out a message on social media late afternoon they proved they expected the game to be ON.
The club wrote: "Bramall Lane is in great shape for tonight's game but needless to say, wrap up warm and bring a waterproof!"
Sky Sports are due to screen the Championship fixture, with Neil Warnock coming up against his former club.
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Cardiff can move 10 points clear of Fulham in third with victory.
The Bluebirds were fuming after their game with Derby was controversially called off before the international break.
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But EFL chiefs were convinced the injury-hit Rams acted properly - moving the match to April 24.
York City's Easter Monday clash with FC United of Manchester has already fallen foul of the conditions.
But there is hope the snow will turn to rain in time for the Blades to get the stadium ready for tonight.
