History of the Sheffield United v Chesterfield fixture
Chesterfield travel to take on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Wednesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Spireites will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.
The last time the two teams met at Sheffield United was just over four years ago, in August 2007, with Sheffield United running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 26 Nov | Chesterfield | 0 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 14 Aug | Sheff. Utd. | 3-1 | Chesterfield | League Cup |
| 1988/1989 | Sat 25 Mar | Chesterfield | 2 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | Third Division |
| 1988/1989 | Mon 02 Jan | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 3 | Chesterfield | Third Division |
| 1982/1983 | Sat 02 Apr | Sheff. Utd. | 3 - 1 | Chesterfield | Third Division |
| 1982/1983 | Tue 28 Dec | Chesterfield | 3 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | Third Division |
| 1980/1981 | Tue 16 Dec | Chesterfield | 1 - 0 | Sheff. Utd. | F.A. Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Sheffield United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.
Sheffield United are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 73 points from 38 games.
Chesterfield find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 38 games have yielded only 33 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Chesterfield | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Blades, as the Spireites have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Sheffield United | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| Chesterfield | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 5 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here