Only the FA Cup could make a match between two teams that are THREE leagues apart a close game, well that is exactly what happened the last time these two teams faced off against each other in the reverse fixture.
When these two teams faced off on January 29th of this year nobody would have expected the game to turn out the way it did, fifth division side Wrexham managed to grab a draw against second tier Sheffield United.
The match finished 3-3 thanks to a 90’ equalising goal by John Egan stealing victory away from the non-league side, Wrexham go into this game away from home with every chance of pulling off an upset.
This match will be played just two days short of a year since Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney purchased the club for a fee believed to be £2m.
Since the takeover the only way has been up for the Welsh Side who find themselves 2nd in the National League just three points behind leaders Notts County who have played two games more.
Sheffield United also find themselves in second place but instead in the English Second-tier, seven points behind league leaders Burnley.
Both teams come into this in great form, Sheffield United are unbeaten in their last six games, with their last defeat coming in November at home Rotherham.
Wrexham most recent lose came in the FA Trophy as they lost on penalties to Altrincham, with the score line locked at 2-2 at full-time.
Match Facts:
- Wrexham have only beaten Sheffield United TWICE in 10 games.
- The biggest scoreline between the two sides came back in the 1983/84 season as Wrexham lost 1-5.
- Wrexham’s biggest win came a year earlier as they won at home 4-1, back when both teams were in the third tier.
Team News:
Sheffield United have their injury problems coming into this one with with seven players unavailable for selection these players include former Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster, Welsh international Rhys Norrington-Davies.
Oliver Norwood and Oli McBurnie are expected to retain their spot in the starting XI.
As for Wrexham, there are not expected to be any surprises when it comes to their team selection, with close to the same XI being selected.
The only change we could see for Wrexham is James Jones replacing Aaron Hayden who will be unavailable for selection due to the injury he picked up in the early stages of the previous meeting.
Sky Bet Odds:
Sheffield United to win: 4/9
Draw: 10/3
Wrexham to win: 21/4
The Match will kick off at 7:45pm with the match to been shown on live tv, the channel is ITV4
