Chances to race into the last play-off spot may seem to be dwindling has each game passes with just one victory in three games to boast for the Blades and after falling to defeat at Swindon Town (1-2) last weekend a last pop at the top six may be beyond reach - possibly!
They lost 2-1 at the County Ground on Saturday and were unfortunate by reports to come away with nothing despite piecing together a make-shift defence. They fell behind to a Miles Storey goal in the 18th minute has United failed to get into the game, but with chances slowly coming their way they clawed their way back when Kieron Freeman raced down the left wing before supplying Stefan Scougall who turned provider as his pass across the box found Michael Doyle to finish.
The game ended in dramatic fashion and the Robins stealing a victory when United failed to convert a chance before Swindon raced up field and Louis Thompson finished off the move, Mark Howard sprawled for the ball but bounced unkindly into the net.
However, win lose, or draw tonight and the Blades could make league history. Should they score a goal then they will have notched their 7,000th league goal - will be interesting to see which player scores it?
Blades boss Nigel Clough will be without centre-half Harry Maguire who serves the second of a two match ban after picking up ten bookings whilst fellow defenders Matt Hill (hamstring) and Bob Harris (thigh) remain sidelined. Meanwhile Jose Baxter and Stefan Scougall (both hamstring) are both considered doubtful after leaving the field injured in the defeat at Swindon.
Brentford lay second in the League One table - six points behind leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers, though a win tonight could reduce the deficit.
Bees’ boss Mark Warburton expects to see Tony Craig and George Saville fit for the trip to Bramall Lane; the pair missed last Saturday's 0-0 draw at Oldham through illness and injury whilst winger Sam Saunders (knee) is sidelined.
Blades-Mad Prediction: Sheffield United 1 Brentford 0