The last time Sheffield United and Southampton met in a League Cup fixture, the Blades upset the odds and marched all the way to the semi-finals of the competition back in 2014.
Since that meeting, the Blades have been relegated all the way up to the Premier League and back down into the Championship, while the Saints have established themselves in the top-flight ahead of tomorrow evening’s Carabao Cup third-round clash at Bramall Lane.
Here's where the Blades side from the memorable night at Bramall Lane ended up…
Formerly of Stoke and Portsmouth, Cuvelier arrived at Bramall Lane in 2013 but made just 10 league starts in his three year spell. He later signed for Port Vale, Burton, Walsall and Morecambe, making his last professional appearance for the latter in 2018. Still only 28 years old Photo: Sport Image
Another Scottish star in United's ranks, Murphy was transformed into a striker from a winger under Clough before moving to Brighton to further his hopes of winning a Scotland cap. Later moved to his boyhood club Rangers but suffered a bad knee injury and now plays for Hibernian Photo: Jamie McDonald
The striker was signed by Clough from Livingston in 2014 and scored the winner against Southampton to set up the semi against Spurs. He finished United's top scorer that season before later moving to Portsmouth and Sunderland. Now a full Scottish international, he plays for Dundee United on loan from Reading Photo: Jamie McDonald
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 earlier this year, signed for American side Memphis 901 FC Photo: MARTYN HARRISON
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.