United hit the woodwork three times, through John Egan, debutant Anis Slimane and striker Will Osula, as Paul Heckingbottom again fielded different sides in both halves, with Slimane and Iliman Ndiaye catching the eye in particular.
Here’s how we rated United’s players on the night...
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13. George Baldock 6
Looked a threat down the right hand side with his pressing and tenacity and got in behind a few times, linking up well with Slimane especially | Sheffield United
14. Anel Ahmedhodzic 6
A solid shift from the Bosnian who wasted no opportunity to get forward and join in attacks when he could | Sheffield United
15. John Egan 6
Came closest to putting the Blades ahead when his shot from a tight angle cannoned back off the near post. Given an uncomfortable evening at times by the direct running in behind of Carlos, who should have scored at least one | Sheffield United
16. Miguel Freckleton 6
Lining up on the left of defence, the youngster was solid in the tackle and more than willing to get forward when the chance arose, including a driving second-half run of more than half the length of the field before his cross was eventually blocked. Had a let off when he almost lost the ball under pressure from Carlos in a dangerous area, but fortune was on his side | Sportimage