Can Sheffield United break this 120 year old record against Bolton this weekend?

If three points wan't enough motivation for Chris Wilder's side when they play Bolton Wanderers in the Championship on Saturday, they could break a 120 year old record if they beat the Trotters at home.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Aug 2018, 15:00 BST
Updated 24th Aug 2018, 15:05 BST
Leon Clarke and Billy SharpLeon Clarke and Billy Sharp
Leon Clarke and Billy Sharp

Should the Blades win at the University of Bolton stadium, it will be the first time since 1898 that United have inflicted back-to-back home league defeats against Wanderers.

It's not the only impressive record that could be broken in the match though.

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If things don't quite go to plan and the match results in a goalless draw it will be the first time since 1969, so fans can expect goals.

It'll be nearly two years since the Blades won two away league matches in a row '“ the last time that happened was in September 2017.

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Related topics:Sheffield UnitedBoltonChris WilderBolton WanderersKean BryanWanderersBlades