The Blades have remained unbeaten so far this season and are only one of three clubs to do so along with Stevenage and leaders Tranmere Rovers, though a multitude of draws from the seven games played which consist of two victories have placed United in an undeserved sixth spot. They drew 0-0 against South Yorkshire rivals Doncaster Rovers on Tuesday night despite dominating a large percentage of the game but failed to find the final finish.
In last seasons meetings between the two clubs the Blades completed the double over Town; Chris Porter netted his first Blades goal in a 1-0 win at Huish Park on 27 August, whilst at the Lane (10 January) the Red and White Wizards stormed to a 4-0 victory with strikes from Richard Cresswell, Michael Doyle and a brace from Lee Williamson in what was the first ever meetings in the pairs long history.
Blades boss Danny Wilson will be without midfield duo Michael Doyle and Ryan Flynn following there dismissals in the 1-1 draw at Scunthorpe United two weeks ago , the duo were forced to miss last weekend's fixture with Bury alongside the draw against Doncaster Rovers (h) and will be unavailable at Yeovil Town (a) and will be made re-available again for selection at home to Nott's County. Darryl Westlake and Paul Gallagher (on loan from Leicester City) are likely to take there place.
Meanwhile, defender Lescinel Jean-Francois has reported on twitter that he has been given the ok to return to full training and striker Dave Kitson could be handed his first start since signing three weeks ago.
Blades boss Danny Wilson told BBC Radio Sheffield; "They got off to a great start but they've had a couple of defeats (Yeovil) since that might have knocked confidence. There were big signs on Tuesday evening that Dave Kitson is getting up to the pace of the division. We've got high hopes for some of the younger players but the only way they'll get better is by playing."
Yeovil Town made a great start to the league season, unbeaten in there first four matches - accumulating ten points which saw them propelled into the top two automatic spots. However a series of three consecutive defeats on the bounce to; Bournemouth (0-1), Milton Keynes Dons (0-1) and in midweek at Leyton Orient (1-4) has allowed the Glovers to freefall into eleventh in the table.
The Glovers will see defender Jamie McAllister return from suspension, but will be without Rohan Ince (knee) through injury and has returned to parent club Chelsea for treatment. Gavin Williams (calf) is also absent through injury but is close to a return.
Blades-Mad Prediction: Yeovil Town 0-1 Sheffield United
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