Overview
- Referee Josh Smith showed a straight red after Phillips caught Svante Ingelsson with a high studs-up follow-through despite winning the ball.
- Sheffield United were 2-0 up through Patrick Bamford and Harrison Burrows when the red card came, and Charlie McNeill quickly made it 2-1 for Wednesday.
- United held on for a 2-1 victory in the derby at Bramall Lane despite playing more than 40 minutes with 10 men.
- Phillips was visibly emotional and apologised to home supporters as he left the pitch.
- The sending off carries a three-game suspension expected to rule him out against Coventry City, QPR and West Brom, while the result confirmed Wednesday’s relegation to League One after heavy points deductions.