History of the Sheffield United v Bury fixture
Sheffield United play host to Bury at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Blades are clearly on top, winning 27 and drawing 14 of the 45 games played.
The last time the two teams met at Sheffield United was just over four years ago, in September 2006, the The Blades carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006/2007 | Tue 19 Sep | Sheff. Utd. | 1-0 | Bury | League Cup |
| 1998/1999 | Fri 11 Dec | Bury | 3 - 3 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 14 Nov | Sheff. Utd. | 3 - 1 | Bury | League Division One |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 18 Apr | Sheff. Utd. | 3 - 0 | Bury | League Division One |
| 1997/1998 | Tue 13 Jan | Bury | 1 - 2 | Sheff. Utd. | F.A. Cup |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 03 Jan | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 1 | Bury | F.A. Cup |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 20 Dec | Bury | 1 - 1 | 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 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, 11 to 10.
The The Shakers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the The Shakers, and 10 goals against.
Sheffield United are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 13 points from 5 games.
Bury see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 7 points from their 5 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 13 |
| Bury | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the The Blades to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Sheffield United | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Bury | Undefeated in last 10 away games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here