Blackburn Rovers surrendered their unbeaten home record as they were beaten 2-0 by Sheffield United.

Goals from Harrison Burrows and Tyrese Campbell in each half secured a deserved away victory for the Blades at Ewood Park. But it was the offensive side of the game, not the defensive, that will perhaps leave John Eustace pondering most.

This was a third successive Championship match without a goal for Rovers. They could've played until midnight and would've struggled to test Michael Cooper, in truth.

There was no lack of endeavour at Ewood Park but a lack of clear quality in the final third. Ryan Hedges had Rovers' best opportunity but missed the ball at the back post.

Sheffield United were clinical with their chances but could've had more. Harrison Burrows opened the scoring after a poor clearance from Joe Rankin-Costello to give them a half-time lead.

Kieffer Moore was then twice denied, once by Aynlsey Pears and then by Dom Hyam who did brilliantly to clear his goalbound header off the line.

But it made little difference as Campbell scored the clinching goal after an hour. His first shot was saved but he tucked in the rebound to ensure the points went back to Sheffield.

Rovers made another quick start in front of their own fans but were met with a resolute rearguard. Yuki Ohashi's early blocked shot was the best they could muster before Sheffield United asserted their control.

The Blades then took the lead after 16 minutes with the game's first real opportunity of note. Rankin-Costello's clearance was scuffed and fell at the feet of Burrows, who smashes across Aynsley Pears from 12 yards.

Sheffield United began to dominate from that point. They were enjoying particular joy down their right, the Rovers left. The dangerous Jesurun Rak-Sakyi a constant threat with the speed and skill that Rovers are crying out for.

He linked up down the right and crossed for Callum O'Hare but Hyam did enough to put him off and force it for a corner. That was a big opportunity with the Blades on top.

Rovers started to come into the match more after weathering that storm but didn't look like scoring. They did create one presentable chance before the half-time whistle though.

It was a nice move with Todd Cantwell, who looked most likely to make something happen, finding Ohashi, who played it to Tyrhys Dolan and he picked out Hedges at the back post. Somehow, the Welshman didn't make contact with the goal gaping.

It was another half where Rovers had been competitive but there was a lack of quality in the final third. They won the ball high up on a few occasions but either lacked the speed or quality of pass to capitalise.

Sheffield United could've doubled their lead a few minutes into the second-half. A wide free-kick was met by Moore but well saved by Pears, who pushed it over the bar.

The big striker was denied again but this time by Hyam as he headed off the line. Moore had peeled off and found himself free at the back post but his goal-bound header was cleared away.

But instead of scoring, Moore turned provider for what felt like the clinching goal after the hour-mark. The striker cut the ball back for substitute Campbell, who was denied by Pears on the first attempt but buried the rebound.

Given the lack of chances Rovers had fashioned, that second goal felt terminal. Rankin-Costello sent a curling shot wide in response but Rovers' lack of cutting edge was their undoing, rather than any defensive frailties.

It is now three matches without scoring for Rovers and only two goals in their last six outings. They were honest and hard-working against Sheffield United but the lack of guile and creativity was their undoing.