It was Saturday, November 19, 1983 and 2,842 fans packed into the Racecourse Ground for a first-round tie which saw United run out 5-1 winners, with striker Keith Edwards netting four times.
Phil Coleman had dragged the home side level after Edwards’ opener, but Kevin Arnott put the Blades back in front eight minutes before half-time before Edwards netted three times more in the second half to cap a majestic individual display.
The Blades went on to be promoted that season – which they will hope is a good omen this time around. But what happened to the Blades side from that day? Let’s take a look...
9. Kevin Arnott
After retiring Arnott worked for the family building business before reportedly becoming a driving instructor Photo: Trevor Cook
10. Keith Edwards
A former match summariser on Radio Sheffield, Edwards drove lorries after retiring from playing but now works as a hospital porter Photo: Chris Holt
11. Ray McHale
Became FA Tutor before moving to Palomares, Spain, to retire and, by all accounts, play golf off a very low handicap… Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
12. Tony Philliskirk
Another member of that side whose son went on to play for the Blades, the father of Danny moved into coaching with the likes of Oldham, where he had two caretaker spells in charge, and Burnley Photo: Chris Holt