Both sides have not been in the same league since that infamous 2015/16 season for United, when they finished 11th under Nigel Adkins in what is widely considered their lowest ebb in recent years.
But what happened to the United side from that evening? Click through our photo gallery to find out …
McEveley was named United's captain by boss Nigel Adkins and, for some fans, the symbol of their struggles in League One. Was released by Chris Wilder before dropping down the levels. In November 2020, he was named head of academy coaching at Prestatyn Town Photo: Laurence Griffiths
Turned his own personal fortunes around after being transfer-listed by Wilder and became a big part of the Blades' League One title-winning season. Moved to Fleetwood Town after leaving United before joining Bristol Rovers, where he remains Photo: Sport Image
The mercurial Baxter arrived at Bramall Lane from Oldham, but his time at United ended after he was twice banned for failing drugs tests. He was given a second chance by Everton after his second ban and retired from professional football at just 29, before being handed a coaching position at Goodison Park Photo: MARTYN HARRISON
Hammond did not play another professional game after his ill-fated loan spell at Bramall Lane came to an end. Moved into behind-the-scenes roles after hanging up his boots and was last seen as a loans manager at Leicester City Photo: Sport Image
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