Sheffield United's away form this season has been best described as 'poor' having won just four on their travels (plus three draws) - the last time the Blades recorded a league victory away from Bramall Lane was on 5 December when James Harper's 88th minute strike was enough to claim a 1-0 win at Plymouth Argyle.
Since then the Red and White Wizards have participated in seven league and cup fixtures away from the Lane - though they did over come Queens Park Rangers (3-2) in the FA Cup third round at Loftus Road their league form isn't attractive.
They come into this fixture on back of a home game with Bristol City; their home form this season has been decent - but away from Bramall Lane the Blades have won just four games and drawn three out of fifth teen fixtures.
United overcame the Robins in a 2-0 victory; they failed to find the target in the first half despite numerous efforts at goal, but a Henri Camara (49th minute) power strike gave them the lead before a fantastic cross from Jamie Ward was met by the head of Darius Henderson (62) who once again gave Bristol a huge headache by heading home his fourth goal this season against them.
Blades boss Kevin Blackwell will be without defenders Marcel Seip (hamstring) and Captain Chris Morgan (hip); midfielder Nick Montgomery is likely to take over the captain's armband at the City Ground tomorrow night.
Last Blades Line-Up: (13/02/2010 vs. Bristol City) - Mark
Bunn, Derek Geary, Kyle Bartley, Nyron Nosworthy, Toni Kallio, Jamie Ward, Nick Montgomery, Lee Williamson, Mark Yeates, Darius Henderson, Henri Camara. Substitutes: Ched Evans, Ian Bennett, Richard Cresswell, Jordan Stewart, Glen Little, Stephen Quinn, Jonathan Fortune.
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