Sheffield United are on course to be relegated from the Premier League this season and the Blades could break several records in the process.
2023/24 Premier League Review: Sheffield United
Sheffield United earned a place in the Premier League after a successful campaign in the Championship last season, finishing second with 91 points.
Paul Heckingbottom came into the season as the manager at Bramall Lane but was sacked in December 2023 – after just 14 matches in charge.
Chris Wilder was appointed for his second spell with the Blades and has failed to improve things in Sheffield – sitting bottom of the Premier League.
Under Heckingbottom Sheffield United suffered huge defeats, losing 8-0 to Newcastle, 5-0 to Arsenal and 5-0 to Burnley.
Wilder has also suffered some disappointing losses, losing 5-0 to Aston Villa and Brighton, as well as a 6-0 defeat to Arsenal last time out.
Sheffield United are on course to finish the season as one of the worst Premier League teams in history, with a host of unwanted records heading their way.
The Blades have already set a new record this season, as they became the first team to pick up just one point from the opening 10 Premier League matches.
If form continues, then the Blades could end the season with the most goals conceded in Premier League history, the worst goal difference ever recorded, the most home defeats and the most defeats in general.
Sheffield United Biggest Defeats 2023/24
- 24th September 2023: Sheffield United 0-8 Newcastle
- 4th March 2024: Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal
- 18th February 2024: Sheffield United 0-5 Brighton
- 3rd February 2024: Sheffield United 0-5 Aston Villa
- 2nd December 2023: Burnley 5-0 Sheffield United
- 28th October 2023: Arsenal 5-0 Sheffield United
Premier League Records Sheffield United Could Break This Season
Chris Wilder’s side are on track to break the record for most goals conceded in a Premier League season, which is currently set at 100 by Swindon.
So far, Sheffield United have conceded 72 goals in 27 matches, averaging 2.7 goals per game – which means if they continue this rate they will set a new record.
Three of their last five matches have ended with a scoreline of at least 5-0, losing to Aston Villa and Brighton by five goals to nil – while also being defeated 6-0 by Arsenal.
Records To Be Broken
Most Premier League Goals Conceded
Sheffield United: 72 (GW27)
Record: 100
Worst Goal Difference In Premier League
Sheffield United: -50 (GW27)
Record: -69
Most Defeats In a Premier League Season (38 games)
Sheffield United: 20 (GW27)
Record: 29
Most Home Defeats In a Premier League Season (38 Games)
Sheffield United: 11 (GW27, 5 home games left)
Record: 15
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