History of the Watford v
The most recent encounter between the sides at Vicarage Road Stadium took place last September.
The South Yorkshiremen arrived in Hertfordshire on the 17th of the month occupying top spot in the Coca-Cola Championship after a tremendous start to the 2005/06 campaign, whilst
A dramatic game ensued on a sunlit afternoon with 
However, the then table topping Blades came storming back and goals from Phil Jagielka plus a header by Paul Ilfil levelled matters, before Referee Mr. Clattenburg controversially sent off Watford defender Malkay Mackay following an altercation with the Blades' Robert Kozluk.
Reduced to ten men the Golden Boys battled manfully but an unfortunate Clarke Carlisle own goal settled the contest in favour of Neil Warnock's side.
Watford did manage to exact a measure of revenge in the return fixture in February however as a Marlon King brace sandwiched between strikes by Chris Eagles and Hameur Bouazza swept the Golden Boys to a scintillating 4-1 away success at Brammall Lane in front of the Sky TV Camera's.
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Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
2005/2006 | Mon 06 Feb | 1-4 | CHMP | ||
2005/2006 | Sat 17 Sep | 2-3 | CHMP | ||
2004/2005 | Sat 23 Apr | 0-0 | CHMP | ||
2004/2005 | Sat 13 Nov | 1-1 | CHMP | ||
2004/2005 | Tue 26 Oct | 0-0 | LGEC | ||
2003/2004 | Sat 13 Mar | 0-2 | CHMP | ||
2003/2004 | Sat 13 Dec | 2-2 | CHMP | ||
Recent respective form guides
Perhaps predictably given their relevant financial resources, both clubs have found the step up in class to the top flight of English football difficult following promotion.
However, Watford has not lost in the last six home matches in all competitions, and indeed their only loss at Vicarage Road this term has been against Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United in August, but crucially only Middlesbrough have left pointless, a situation that Watford must rectify and quickly if they are to harbour realistic hopes of remaining amongst the elite.
As a result of drawing too many matches
The away form of Sheffield United is pretty dire, and indeed they only have one goal, from former Golden Boy, Danny Webber in their away victory at Newcastle United, to show from seven road trips so far.
The Blades have always been competitive though, and in the latest defeat on their travels, a one goal loss to West Ham United on Saturday, they can count themselves extremely unlucky as Robert Kozluk's last gasp effort should not have been ruled out by referee Mr. Riley according to TV replays.
That said Sheffield United's quest for points, much like that of ourselves is becoming increasingly desperate as autumn turns to winter, one place and a point ahead of the Golden Boys with a return of 10 from their 14 games to date.
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Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 8 | |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 4 |
FootyMad's Prediction…
It is a close fixture to call, but I think that Watford are due a slice of good fortune and although both sides will be totally committed home advantage may just tip the balance in the Golden Boys favour. Home Win
Sequence statistics: | |
Unbeaten in the last 7 home games. | |
Sheffield United | 4 games since last away draw. |