The Blades picked up their first win of the season in any competition when they beat the Pirates earlier this month, but they certainly didn’t have things their own way for large spells in that clash.
Pegged back twice by their League One opponents, it was Jayden Bogle who eventually netted the decisive strike in a tight 3-2 win.
This weekend represents another banana skin for Wilder's struggling side too.
Plymouth are 15th in League One, and with promotion hopes and relegation fears both looking like relatively distant prospects this term, Argyle could be looking at a potential giant-killing as a means of injecting some excitement into their campaign.
It wasn’t that long ago that the two sides met in the FA Cup either.
The Blades and the Pilgrims met in the second round of the competition back in 2014, with United coming out on top in a comfortable 3-0 win.
Jose Baxter was the man of the hour that day, scoring twice from the penalty spot before substitute Marc McNulty bagged a goal of his own in the final minute.
Nigel Clough’s men went on to have a decent cup run that year too, beating QPR in the next round and forcing Preston North End to a replay before being knocked at Bramall Lane.
Here’s what happened to every member of the Blades’ starting XI from the last time they faced off against Plymouth Argyle:
This weekend represents another banana skin for Wilder's struggling side too.
5. Jamal Campbell-Ryce
Up until last summer, Campbell-Ryce was still on the books at Colchester United, but has now hung up his boots at the age of 37. A quintessential journeyman, the winger played for 15 clubs over the course of his career. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)
Photo: Jordan Mansfield
6. Michael Doyle
Doyle is still going at the grand old age of 39, and now turns out for Notts County. He's not just making up the numbers either - the Irishman won County's goal of the season last year. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
Photo: Tony Marshall
7. Ryan Flynn
After signing for the Blades from Falkirk in 2011, Flynn is now back up in Scotland with St. Mirren. The 32-year-old has been limited to just one league appearance this season, however, playing four minutes in a 2-0 win over Ross County. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
Photo: Tony Marshall
8. Stefan Scougall
Scougall, like Flynn, now plays in Scotland - albeit a step below his former Bramall Lane teammate. The 28-year-old plays for Alloa Athletic in the Scottish Championship. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Photo: Michael Regan