FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield United v Southampton fixture

Southampton travel to take on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 14 out of 21 times.

The last time the two teams met at Sheff. Utd. was more than a decade ago, in March 1994, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Wed 28 DecSouthampton0 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2000/2001Sat 06 JanSouthampton1 - 0Sheff. Utd.FAC
1993/1994Sat 26 MarSheff. Utd.0 - 0SouthamptonPREM
1993/1994Sat 02 OctSouthampton3 - 3Sheff. Utd.PREM
1992/1993Sat 27 FebSouthampton3 - 2Sheff. Utd.PREM
1992/1993Sat 03 OctSheff. Utd.2 - 0SouthamptonPREM
1991/1992Sat 11 JanSouthampton2 - 4Sheff. Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While The Blades have scored 8, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Southampton's away form is none too clever either, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Saints have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Sheff. Utd. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca Cola Championship, and have accumulated 75 points from the 39 games they have played so far. Southampton are currently lying in 19th place in Coca Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 42 from their 38 matches played.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.6123695
Southampton6132666

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Blades, as the Saints have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Southampton Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.