FT Sheffield United 3 Hartlepool United 1: Evans leads way in Blades triumph
Striker James Beattie missed out for the Blades despite both Richard Cresswell and Stephen Quinn serving one game bans. Beattie was named a substitute.
Midfielder Lee Williamson is back from suspension but defenders Chris Morgan and Andy Taylor remain long term absentees.
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Hide AdRyan Flynn opened the scoring after 12 minutes, before Chris Porter added a second on 34 minutes.
United were 3-0 ahead on 42 minutes, the impressive Ched Evans getting his name on the scoresheet.
Peter Hartley grabbed a late consolation for the visitors.
Victory keeps United second, with city rivals Wednesday also winning at Deepdale.
For reports and reaction read Sports Monday free inside Monday’s Yorkshire Post newspaper.