But who caught the eye for the Blades? Our man Danny Hall offers his player ratings from the game.
1. Simon Moore 8
Did well to save Armstrong's penalty and even better to block the follow-up. Could do nothing about Gallagher's goal and was alert off his line to snuff out danger Photo: Simon Bellis
2. Kieron Freeman 6
Didn't quite do enough to suggest he should be in the team ahead of George Baldock but a steady enough display from the right-back Photo: Simon Bellis
3. Phil Jagielka 6
Looked as if he was struggling to get to grips with the pace of the game early on but improved in the second half, timing one challenge beautifully to disarm Rothwell Photo: Simon Bellis
4. Richard Stearman 7
Frustrated to concede the penalty after Jagielka was too slow to the danger but was saved by Moore. Made no mistake with a clinical header to open the scoring Photo: Simon Bellis