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Davies' goal was his first goal in seven Sheffield United appearances

Steven Davies and Jason Holt scored as Sheffield United boosted their League One play-off hopes with a routine win over South Yorkshire rivals Barnsley.

Holt went close with a header while the hosts threatened through a Josh Scowen strike and Conor Hourihane's free-kick.

But the visitors deservedly led when on-loan striker Davies scored his first Blades goal with a fine looping header.

Holt's 20-yard shot made it 2-0 in the second half and took United four points clear of sixth-placed Chesterfield.

Barnsley remain in ninth, four points behind the Spireites, who are in the final play-off place.