An early Che Adams goal has given Sheffield United the lead over Chesterfield at Bramall Lane.

Adams gave the Blades the lead after just three minutes, firing in a rebound after Chesterfield keeper Tommy Lee parried a Conor Sammon effort.

Billy Sharp shot just wide on the eighth minute as the Blades looked to increase their lead.

A 31st-minute effort from Chesterfield captain Sam Morsy was kept out by United keeper Mark Howard, who made another save from debutant Lee Novak before the end of the half.