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Sheff. Utd. face a trip to West Ham United at Boleyn Ground on Monday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 41 games played, Blades have recorded 11 wins, and West Ham Utd. have come away with 19 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2003, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division One match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2004/2005 | Sat 11 Sep | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 2 | West Ham Utd. | CHMP |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 17 Jan | Sheff. Utd. | 3 - 3 | West Ham Utd. | CHMP |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 16 Aug | West Ham Utd. | 0 - 0 | Sheff. Utd. | CHMP |
| 1993/1994 | Mon 28 Mar | Sheff. Utd. | 3 - 2 | West Ham Utd. | PREM |
| 1993/1994 | Mon 03 Jan | West Ham Utd. | 0 - 0 | Sheff. Utd. | PREM |
| 1991/1992 | Sat 21 Dec | West Ham Utd. | 1 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | PREM |
| 1991/1992 | Tue 29 Oct | Sheff. Utd. | 0 - 2 | West Ham Utd. | LC |
Recent respective form guides
West Ham United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Hammers in those games, with 8 conceded.
Sheff. Utd.'s away form is equally impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
West Ham Utd.'s total of 45 points from their 27 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Sheff. Utd.'s total of 45 points from their 27 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| West Ham Utd. | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 11 |
| Sheff. Utd. | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 13 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Sheff. Utd. are certainly at their peak on the road, though your FootyMad panel sees this as a stern test, and one from which they may have to settle for a draw. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| West Ham Utd. | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Sheff. Utd. | Undefeated in last 4 away games. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |