History of the Sheffield United v Huddersfield Town fixture
Sheffield United play host to Huddersfield Town at Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 15 of the 44 previous games, with the The Blades winning just 13.
The last time the two teams met at Sheffield United was more than a decade ago, in October 2000, with Sheffield United running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008/2009 | Wed 27 Aug | Huddersfield | 1 - 2 | Sheff. Utd. | League Cup |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 17 Mar | Huddersfield | 2 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
| 2000/2001 | Tue 17 Oct | Sheff. Utd. | 3-0 | Huddersfield | League Division One |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 30 Oct | Sheff. Utd. | 0 - 1 | Huddersfield | League Division One |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 02 Oct | Huddersfield | 4 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
| 1998/1999 | Mon 28 Dec | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 1 | Huddersfield | League Division One |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 05 Sep | Huddersfield | 1 - 0 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Sheffield United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the The Blades in those games, with 8 conceded.
Huddersfield Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Terriers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 11 against.
Sheffield United are leading the way in the npower League One, with their 7 games giving them a return of 17 points.
Huddersfield Town's total of 13 points from their 7 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 11 |
| Huddersfield Town | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Sheffield United at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the The Blades will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Sheffield United | Won 3 successive home games. 4 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| Huddersfield Town | 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here