For the statistican out there, you have to go back all the way to March this year when the Blades last won back-to back victories at Bramall Lane in the league, but should they be successful tomorrow over the Lions they will have broken that little duck. You have to go back even further to source out the last player to score a competitive hat-trick. That Accolade goes the former Welsh striker who cannot be named, his name in football these days is seemingly unmentionable just as much as Lord V in the Harry Potter saga.
Che Adams scored twice and Billy Sharp was also on target as Sheffield United won 3-0 at home to Fleetwood Town. Adams struck after just a minute, finding the net from close range after keeper Chris Maxwell failed to hold the ball following Chris Basham's low cross. There were no further meaningful efforts on goal until late in the half when United's Jamal Campbell-Ryce had a shot blocked and Neill Collins fired over following a corner.
Adams then received the ball from Sharp inside the area but he scuffed his shot straight at Maxwell. Adams (64) scored his second of the night, shooting past Maxwell after good work from Kieran Wallace. Wallace was again the provider when Sharp (72) made it 3-0 with a close-range finish.
Jamie Proctor wasted a good chance for Fleetwood, heading off-target. Antonio Sarcevic also put a long-range effort wide for the visitors, who never threatened to mount a comeback. The Blades have now won their last four home games.
Sheffield United boss Nigel Adkins could choose his starting line-up for the home game against Millwall from an unchanged squad. Adkins has no new injury or suspension concerns following Tuesday night's home win against Fleetwood and confirmed both defender Bob Harris and midfielder Ryan Flynn came through unscathed after a run-out with the under-21s in midweek.
Harris has yet to appear for the Blades this season after having surgery in the summer to resolve a long-standing pelvic problem, while midfielder Flynn (groin) has missed the last four matches. Midfielder James Wallace (thigh), John Brayford (knee), plus fellow defenders Craig Alcock (hip and ribs) and David Edgar (hamstring) remain sidelined as the Blades target a third win in four league games.
Blades-Mad Prediction: Sheffield United 2 Millwall 1
