Sheffield United fans to applaud Ched Evans?

Sheffield United fans are reportedly planning to hold two separate rounds of applause for jailed striker Ched Evans during Saturday's home game against Stevenage.

The 23-year-old was sentenced to five years in prison last week after he was convicted of raping a 19-year-old woman.

Blades fans will applaud the Welshman during the ninth minute to mark his squad number and to celebrate his goal tally in the 35th minute, according to the Daily Mail.

Evans's lawyers confirmed earlier this week that they would be appealing his conviction.