History of the Sheffield United v Brentford fixture
Sheffield United play host to Brentford at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 11 previous games, with the The Blades winning just 3.
The last time the two teams met at Sheffield United was amazingly over twenty years ago, in April 1989, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Third Division match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988/1989 | Sat 22 Apr | Sheff. Utd. | 2-2 | Brentford | Third Division |
| 1988/1989 | Sat 24 Sep | Brentford | 1 - 4 | Sheff. Utd. | Third Division |
| 1983/1984 | Sat 25 Feb | Brentford | 1 - 3 | Sheff. Utd. | Third Division |
| 1983/1984 | Sat 22 Oct | Sheff. Utd. | 0 - 0 | Brentford | Third Division |
| 1982/1983 | Sat 30 Apr | Brentford | 2 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | Third Division |
| 1982/1983 | Sat 27 Nov | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 2 | Brentford | Third Division |
| 1980/1981 | Sat 18 Apr | Brentford | 1 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | Third Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Sheffield United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.
Brentford have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Bees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 10 against.
Sheffield United's total of 3 points from their 1 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League One.
Brentford are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 3 points from 1 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Brentford | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Sheffield United are in pretty poor form at home recently, and the FootyMad are looking no further than a solitary point from this game. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Sheffield United | No sequences of note |
| Brentford | Not won in previous 3 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here