Photography by Derek Smith

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The fans welcome the players on to the pitch.

Captains, mascots and officials pose for photo's before kick-off.

Kevan Hurst makes progress down the wing.

Jim Goodwin moves the ball forward from midfield.

Jermaine Beckford strikes at goal.

Billy Sharp shoots from the edge of the area.

Jim Goodwin intercepts the ball.

Billy Sharp battles for posession with David Mirfin.

Jermaine Beckford retains posession on the edge of the Town area.

Beckford climbs high above Sinclair to get his head on the ball.

Neil MacKenzie wins the race to the ball.

Billy Sharp plays the ball out wide.

Cleveland Taylor climbs well above McAliskey.

Sharp takes his eye off the ball in his challenge with Ahmed.

Taylor prepares to cross the ball before Mark Hudson can close him down.

Kevan Hurst is faced by Hudson.

Kevan Hurst's cross-shot is deflected away for a corner.

Cliff Byrne joins the attack.

Billy Sharp battles for posession.

Glennon manages to tip the ball away before Sharp can head for goal.

Andy Butler's header flies over the crossbar.

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