Before we host second placed Sheffield United, we have decided to look back on our past matches against Sheffield United, including one of the most memorable nights in Stadium Of Light history.
SHEFFIELD UNITED 2-1 SUNDERLAND - LEAGUE ONE PLAY OFF SEMI FINAL - 10.05.1998
After finishing the normal season a mere point away from automatic promotion, and only losing twice in the last 19 league games we were heading into this tie disappointed with the finish of the season, but optimistic at the chance of promotion still within our grasp. That optimism was met by a lovely volley on the edge of the box thanks to Kevin Ball after just 17 minutes, but as the game went on The Blades grew more and more into the game, as well as the home crowd. Just before the hour mark Sheffield had their goal, and then we allowed a second. This was a silver lining though as without that defeat, we might not have had one of the best nights in the Stadium of Lights history.
SUNDERLAND 2-0 SHEFF UTD - LEAGUE ONE PLAYOFF SEMI FINAL - 13.05.1998
After the 2-1 defeat we had the home crowd for the second leg to try to rally the team to a playoff comeback, and that’s exactly what happened. Over 40 thousand fans packed the SoL and saw a Sheffield United own goal forced by Allan ‘Magic’ Johnson, followed by a Super Kevin Phillips tap in that led us on our way to Wembley, where we lost to Charlton in the final.
SUNDERLAND 1-0 SHEFF UTD - FA CUP QUARTER FINAL - 07.03.04
In another memorable match against The Blades was in the Quarter Final of the FA Cup at the Stadium Of Light. The SoL was filled with over 37 thousand fans and we all enjoyed a Tommy Smith 15th minute goal. All the credit for the win should go to Mart Poom though, who had a blinding performance between the sticks maintaining his clean sheet making numerous game-winning saves.
SUNDERLAND 1-2 SHEFF UTD - CHAMPIONSHIP - 09.09.2017
As part of our brief pit stop in the Championship on home turf we were beaten 2-1, falling to a debut brace from Clayton Donaldson. We managed to get a consolation goal via Jack Rodwell but like Rodwell’s time on Wearside, it was pointless.
SHEFFIELD UNITED 3-0 SUNDERLAND - CHAMPIONSHIP - 26.12.2017
We went down to Bramall Lane on boxing day three months later and were well beaten, suffering a 3-0 defeat. We ended the day in the bottom three, whilst The Blades rose up to sixth. No good.
SHEFF UTD 0-1 SUNDERLAND - LEAGUE CUP - 25.09.2019
Despite being in two divisions lower at the time, we actually beat Sheffield in the cup on the road. A Max Power screamer after nine minutes was enough to book our place into the next round, as we saw out a 1-0 win at Bramall Lane.
SHEFF UTD 2-1 SUNDERLAND - CHAMPIONSHIP - 17.08.22
Unfortunately for us we lost last time out against Sheffield United. They’re a side who like to play and it was a fast paced game, but Dan Neil got caught at the back with the ball under his feet and his man was through on goal so he had to bring him down resulting in a sending off. Then the cards were stacked against us but even with ten men we didn’t stop fighting. Immediately after the sending off the Blades took the lead through Anel Ahmedhodzic, and then shortly after the break they went two up via some nice play which resulted in a Max Lowe goal. We did however manage to get one back, with an exquisite finish from Lynden Gooch to chip the keeper from far out. Who knows, with eleven men we might have taken some points, nevertheless it was hopefully a good lesson to the lads.
SUNDERLAND ?-? SHEFF UTD - CHAMPIONSHIP - 15.03.23
We head into this game fresh off a win against Norwich to end a three game losing streak, whilst our visitors come here off the back of a 1-0 defeat to Luton and Middlesbrough breathing down their necks for second place. Sheffield will also have their eyes on their FA Cup Quarter-Final clash with Blackburn on the weekend, so perhaps they may rest some players or take them off early. As both teams like to play, I’m going to say it will be 2-2 with the goals for us coming from Roberts and, fingers bloody crossed, Joffy.
