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…
17. Che Adams
Adams went on to score twice in the semi-final second-leg against Spurs at Bramall Lane. Now playing in the Premier League... with Southampton! Photo: Laurence Griffiths
18. Kieran Wallace
Joined from Ilkeston in 2014 after a successful trial. Linked up again with former boss Clough at Burton Albion in 2019 Photo: MARTYN HARRISON
19. Nigel Clough
Took over with United in relegation trouble and led them to the brink of the play-offs, reaching the FA Cup semi-final for good measure. Was then sacked after losing in the play-offs and League Cup semi-finals. Left Burton Albion this year and recently was appointed at Mansfield Town Photo: Jamie McDonald