It is a journey that boss Chris Wilder made 30 years ago, when United went to Filbert Street and won 5-2 to seal promotion to the First Division. But what happened to the United side that day?
1. Simon Tracey
Cost £7,500 when he signed from Wimbledon and played 382 games for the Blades before retiring in 2003. He joined Northampton Town as chief scout in October 2019 Photo: Peter Tuffrey
2. Colin Hill
A Northern Ireland international, Hill left United to ironically join Leicester in 1992. After retiring, he worked for the Foxes before joining the PFA as commercial director Photo: Peter Tuffrey
3. Chris Wilder
The boyhood Blade had two spells at United, before moving into management - to considerable success... Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
4. Mark Morris
Another former Wimbledon man in United's ranks, Morris enjoyed a long spell at Bournemouth after leaving Bramall Lane and later managed Dorchester Town Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd