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...
13. Sub: Gary Brazil
Starting his professional career at United, Brazil played for Preston and Fulham before moving into coaching, to some success, at Nottingham Forest – where he worked with a young Anel Ahmedhodžić. Was named director of football development in 2020 with his academy graduates having earned Forest over £50m Photo: SUFC
14. Ian Porterfield (manager)
The manager of Oman, Trinidad and Tobago and Armenia later in his career, Porterfield sadly passed away in 2007 after being diagnosed with colon cancer earlier that year Photo: Chris Holt