:2011–12 Sheffield United F.C. season

The team kit for the 2011–12 season was produced by Macron for the third successive year. The home kit consisted of the club's traditional red and white stripes and was based on the kit worn by the team in the early 1970s, chosen following a poll of fans the previous year.{{cite news |title=Pre-order now |url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Superstore/0,,10418~1326197,00.html |publisher=Sheffield United F.C. |date=6 July 2011 |access-date=7 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220140/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Superstore/0,,10418~1326197,00.html |archive-date=3 March 2016 |url-status=dead }} As the pre-season programme got under way the club also revealed a new all yellow away kit. By mid July the club announced that they had struck a joint sponsorship deal with cross-city rivals Sheffield Wednesday which would see both teams sponsored by the same two local companies. The Blades' home kit was sponsored by Westfield Health and the away kit by local car dealers Gilders Group (with Sheffield Wednesday's kit's having the reverse).{{cite news |title=Historic sponsorship deal announced |url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/CommercialNews/0,,10418~2392012,00.html |date=14 July 2011 |access-date=14 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230253/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/CommercialNews/0,,10418~2392012,00.html |archive-date=3 March 2016 |url-status=dead }} The club later announced that a new secondary sponsor, Nexis, would appear on the back of the home shirts for the coming season.{{cite news |title=New sponsorship deal for United |url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Promotions/0,,10418~2407222,00.html |date=1 August 2011 |access-date=2 August 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

File:Wilson, Danny.jpg who was appointed as Sheffield United manager in May 2011|alt=Danny Wilson]]

Following relegation from the Championship at the end of the previous season, company chairman Kevin McCabe sacked manager Micky Adams, insisting that the club needed a new start to take them forward.{{cite news |title=Sheffield United sack manager Micky Adams |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13354375.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=10 May 2011 |access-date=11 June 2011 |archive-date=7 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207174811/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13354375.stm |url-status=live }} After a few weeks of speculation, McCabe appointed former Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Wilson as Adams' successor.{{cite news |title=Danny Wilson unveiled as Sheffield United manager |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13564627.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=27 May 2011 |access-date=3 June 2011| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110527112236/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13564627.stm| archive-date= 27 May 2011 | url-status= live}} Wilson began to assemble his back room team, appointing former United defender Frank Barlow as his number two,{{cite news |title=Sheffield United name Frank Barlow as assistant manager |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13725957.stm |publisher=BBC Sport|date=10 June 2011 |access-date=11 June 2011}} fellow former Blade Billy Dearden as chief scout{{cite news|title=Billy back to add to the old boy network|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/billy_back_to_add_to_the_old_boy_network_1_3507258|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130707063813/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/billy_back_to_add_to_the_old_boy_network_1_3507258|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2013|publisher=the star.co.uk|date=23 June 2011|access-date=24 June 2011}} and Dave Morrison as fitness coach.{{cite news|title=Blades appoint new fitness coach|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/BackroomStaff/0,,10418~2382974,00.html|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=28 June 2011|access-date=28 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304204242/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/BackroomStaff/0,,10418~2382974,00.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}

Wilson stressed that he intended to bring a better style of play to the team in the coming season{{cite news|title=Danny's inside info|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2370132,00.html|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=2 June 2011|access-date=11 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304194020/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2370132,00.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}} but admitted that players would have to be sold to balance the books. Deals were already in place to sell Jamie Ward to Derby County for an undisclosed fee, and sign Danny Philliskirk from Chelsea on a free transfer, but Wilson also added to the squad in June by signing Lecsinel Jean-François from his former club Swindon Town, also on a free transfer.{{cite news|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2378790,00.html|title=New boss makes first signing|date=20 June 2011|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|access-date=20 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304102631/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2378790,00.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}} After much speculation, and with the players about to return for pre-season training, Darius Henderson was sold to Millwall for an undisclosed fee in order to free up money on the wage bill.{{cite news|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2383524,00.html|title=Henderson departs|date=29 June 2011|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|access-date=29 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052305/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2383524,00.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}

The club announced a low-key series of friendlies for July,{{cite news|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Fixtures|title=Pre-season finalised|date=18 June 2011|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|access-date=2 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234826/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Fixtures|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}} while Wilson continued to reshape his squad, allowing young defenders Kingsley James and Phil Roe, both products of the Blades Academy, to leave and rejoin former boss Micky Adams at Port Vale on free transfers. A youthful team were held to a draw by Sheffield{{cite news|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/11072011/63/friendly-provides-lessons-blades.html|title=Friendly provides lessons for Blades|date=11 July 2011|publisher=eurosport.yahoo.co.uk|access-date=11 July 2011|archive-date=18 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818154534/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/11072011/63/friendly-provides-lessons-blades.html|url-status=live}} but overcame Worksop Town a few days later.{{cite news|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/13072011/63/wilson-running.html|title=Wilson up and running|date=13 July 2011|publisher=eurosport.yahoo.co.uk|access-date=13 July 2011|archive-date=18 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718090740/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/13072011/63/wilson-running.html|url-status=live}} With the team about to leave for a training camp in Malta, Mark Yeates was sold to Watford for an undisclosed fee, Ryan Flynn was signed from Falkirk for a similarly undisclosed fee and Chris Porter arrived on a free transfer having been released by Derby County. Once in Malta, United took on local sides Sliema Wanderers and Hibernians in friendly games, beating both sides.{{cite news|url=http://www.sheffieldunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed14/blades_win_in_malta_687659/index.shtml|title=Blades Win in Malta|date=19 July 2011|publisher=BladesMad|access-date=19 July 2011|archive-date=3 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003093411/http://www.sheffieldunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed14/blades_win_in_malta_687659/index.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/hibernians_1_sheffield_united_2_match_report_1_3599398|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130707061317/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/hibernians_1_sheffield_united_2_match_report_1_3599398|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2013|title=Hibernians 1 Sheffield United 2|publisher=The Sheffield Star|date=21 July 2011|access-date=21 July 2011}} Upon returning to England, the Blades completed their pre-season schedule with two home fixtures, losing to Doncaster Rovers{{cite news|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster/gillett_goal_lifts_rovers_1_3618205|title=Gillett goal lifts Rovers|publisher=The Sheffield Star|date=27 July 2011|access-date=27 July 2011|archive-date=26 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110826033625/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster/gillett_goal_lifts_rovers_1_3618205|url-status=live}} and drawing with Blackpool.{{cite news|url=http://www.sheffieldunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/all_square_against_the_pool_690083/index.shtml|title=All square against the Pool|publisher=sheffieldunited-mad.co.uk|date=31 July 2011|access-date=1 August 2011|archive-date=3 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003093500/http://www.sheffieldunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/all_square_against_the_pool_690083/index.shtml|url-status=live}} With their pre-season schedule completed the Blades signed young winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a six-month loan deal.

Unfortunately, the latter half of July also saw the club hit the national headlines for the wrong reasons. Firstly, the club was identified by a Channel 4 undercover investigation as being offered for sale as part of an illegal ownership deal, although the Blades themselves were not implicated in any wrongdoing.{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/bradford-city/appalled_robson_claims_editing_was_used_to_cast_him_in_bad_light_1_3604669|title='Appalled' Robson claims editing was used to cast him in bad light|work=Yorkshire Post|date=22 July 2011|access-date=1 August 2011|archive-date=12 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012141010/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/bradford-city/appalled_robson_claims_editing_was_used_to_cast_him_in_bad_light_1_3604669|url-status=live}} A fortnight later, striker Ched Evans was arrested and charged with rape following an incident in May.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14359481|title=Wales striker Ched Evans charged with rape|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 July 2011|access-date=1 August 2011|archive-date=31 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110731171508/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14359481|url-status=live}}

File:Stephen Quinn SUFC Jon Candy Owned Image.png whose early season form won a number of 'League One Team of the Week' nominations|alt=Stephen Quinn on the pitch]]

The Blades won the opening game of the season away from home, outclassing Oldham Athletic,{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407137,00.html|title=Blades too sharp for Latics|publisher=skysports.com|date=6 August 2011|access-date=6 August 2011}} but a strong side needed penalties to overcome Hartlepool United at Victoria Park in the first round of the League Cup a few days later.{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3413227,00.html|title=Philliskirk spot on for Blades|publisher=skysports.com|date=9 August 2011|access-date=10 August 2011|archive-date=23 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023192337/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3413227,00.html|url-status=live}} Midfielder Kevin McDonald was added to the squad on a free transfer after a lengthy trial period, before the Blades resumed their league campaign, beating Brentford at home,{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407209,00.html|title=Blades rally to swarm Bees|publisher=skysports.com|date=13 August 2011|access-date=14 August 2011}} and overturning a two-nil deficit to overcome Walsall at Bramall Lane.{{cite news|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/united_s_sensational_come_back_1_3685243|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130707063641/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/united_s_sensational_come_back_1_3685243|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2013|title=United's sensational come back|publisher=The Sheffield Star|date=17 August 2011|access-date=18 August 2011}} Having spent the previous season on loan at United, Argentinian Elian Parrino returned to South Yorkshire on a one-year deal from Estudiantes de La Plata, after which the Blades embarked on a four match run of away games in the space of eleven days. They dropped their first league points of the season as they were held to a draw by Tranmere Rovers,{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407311,00.html|title=Rovers hold Blades in draw|publisher=skysports.com|date=20 August 2011|access-date=21 August 2011}} before suffering their first defeat of the season on a quick return to Merseyside, allowing the lead to slip once more as they crashed out of the League Cup at the hands of Premiership Everton.{{cite news|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/24082011/63/toffees-seal-third-round-spot.html|title=Toffees seal third-round spot|publisher=eurosport.yahoo.com|date=24 August 2011|access-date=25 August 2011|archive-date=19 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819130038/https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=2_cc-session_4c6907a5-8b87-4e5a-ba76-bae474b5614d|url-status=live}} The team returned to league action and winning ways with an away trip to Yeovil,{{cite news|url=http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/7130949/Glovers-cut-down-by-Blades|title=Glovers cut down by Blades|publisher=teamtalk.com|date=27 August 2011|access-date=28 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328123013/http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/7130949/Glovers-cut-down-by-Blades|archive-date=28 March 2012|url-status=dead}} the first ever competitive meeting between the two clubs, after which they despatched Burton Albion to progress into the second round of the Football League Trophy.{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3444789,00.html|title=Blades leave it late|publisher=skysports.com|date=30 August 2011|access-date=31 August 2011}}

With Danny Wilson still needing to raise money and trim the wage bill, the Blades had a relatively busy transfer deadline day, allowing Jordan Slew to join Blackburn Rovers for £1.1m, and Daniel Bogdanović to join Blackpool for an undisclosed fee, but turning down another offer from the Seasiders for Stephen Quinn.{{cite news|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades_snub_quinn_offer_1_3731144|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130707063245/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/blades_snub_quinn_offer_1_3731144|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2013|title=Blades snub Quinn offer|publisher=The Sheffield Star|date=1 September 2011|access-date=1 September 2011}} The Blades also agreed a deal to take two young midfielders, John Fleck and Kyle Hutton, on loan from Rangers for the remainder of the season,{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11788_7141949,00.html|title=Blades capture Rangers duo|publisher=skysports.com|date=1 September 2011|access-date=7 September 2011|archive-date=24 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024010936/http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11788_7141949,00.html|url-status=live}} but the deal subsequently fell through due to issues with the paperwork involved.{{cite news|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2442904,00.html|title=Blades unable to secure Rangers duo|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=6 September 2011|access-date=7 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052310/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2442904,00.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}} The team kicked off September by crushing Bury 4–0 at Bramall Lane,{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407421,00.html|title=Blades put Shakers to the sword|publisher=skysports.com|date=3 September 2011|access-date=5 September 2011}} and then travelled to Scunthorpe United where they maintained their unbeaten start after coming from behind to grab a 1–1 draw.{{cite news|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/10092011/63/ten-man-iron-hold-blades.html|title=Ten-man Iron hold Blades|publisher=eurosport.yahoo.com|date=10 September 2011|access-date=11 September 2011|archive-date=19 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819130040/https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=2_cc-session_1eb6205c-47a6-462b-bdc4-ea3d9e6f3c38|url-status=live}} Off the field the restructuring of the club continued with the appointment of former Blades player Julian Winter as Chief Executive to replace the departing Trevor Birch.{{cite news|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2448199,00.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121223135124/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2448199,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 December 2012|title=Julian returns to take up chief executive post|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=13 September 2011|access-date=13 September 2011}} Danny Wilson added to his defensive options by signing Marcus Williams on a months loan from Reading, with the defender making his début only hours later, although he was unable to prevent the Blades from crashing to their first league defeat of the season as they were trounced 3–0 at home by Huddersfield Town.{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407512,00.html|title=Terriers continue to march on|publisher=skysports.com|date=13 September 2011|access-date=14 September 2011}} Despite this setback the Blades quickly returned to winning ways, reversing the previous scoreline to crush Colchester United 3–0 at Bramall Lane.{{cite news|url=http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/7185239/Blades-batter-sorry-Colchester|title=Blades batter sorry Colchester|publisher=teamtalk.com|date=17 September 2011|access-date=18 September 2011|archive-date=21 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111021153940/http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/7185239/Blades-batter-sorry-Colchester|url-status=live}} The month ended on a low note however as the team suffered a shock defeat at struggling Wycombe Wanderers,{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407629,00.html|title=Wanderers stun lofty Blades|publisher=skysports.com|date=24 September 2011|access-date=25 September 2011}} although they still managed to hold onto second place in the table.

October started no better for the Blades as they were easily beaten 2–0 at home by league leaders Charlton Athletic{{cite news|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/01102011/63/blades-undone-runaway-addicks.html|title=Blades undone by runaway Addicks|publisher=eurosport.yahoo.com|date=1 October 2011|access-date=2 October 2011|archive-date=21 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111221073401/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/01102011/63/blades-undone-runaway-addicks.html|url-status=live}} and needed a last second goal to progress in the Football League Trophy as they struggled against League Two side Rotherham United.{{cite news|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/04102011/63/millers-suffer-agonising-derby-defeat.html|title=Millers suffer agonising derby defeat|publisher=eurosport.yahoo.com|date=4 October 2011|access-date=5 October 2011|archive-date=6 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006190436/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/04102011/63/millers-suffer-agonising-derby-defeat.html|url-status=live}} Meanwhile, Danny Wilson boosted his squad ahead of the Steel City derby, with Marcus Williams agreeing to stay on loan for a further two months{{cite news | title=Loan extension for Marcus | url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2477375,00.html | publisher=Sheffield United F.C. | date=10 October 2011 | access-date=10 October 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051852/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2477375,00.html | archive-date=4 March 2016 | url-status=dead }} and Matt Phillips and Billy Clarke arriving for a month each from Blackpool. The new arrivals failed to halt the disappointing run of results however as the Blades let a 2–0 lead slip to end up drawing with their cross–city rivals.{{cite news | title=Wednesday hit back to draw derby | url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/16102011/58/league-wednesday-hit-draw-derby.html | publisher=eurosport.yahoo.co.uk | date=16 October 2011 | access-date=17 October 2011 | archive-date=19 October 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111019123641/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/16102011/58/league-wednesday-hit-draw-derby.html | url-status=live }} Despite this disappointment the team bounced back to score an emphatic away win at Preston a few days later with both new signing Matt Phillips and old hand Lee Williamson netting two goals apiece.{{cite news | title=Williamson brace sinks Preston | url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3458000,00.html | publisher=skysports.com | date=20 October 2011 | access-date=20 October 2011}} With increased competition for first team places, youngsters Danny Philliskirk and Corey Gregory were allowed to go out on loan to Oxford United and Hucknall Town respectively;{{cite news|title=Duo move out on temporary deals|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2489045,00.html|access-date=21 October 2011|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=21 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413004122/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2489045,00.html|archive-date=13 April 2015|url-status=dead}} swiftly followed by Connor Brown who joined Eastwood Town on a months deal.{{cite news|title=Loan deal for youngster|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2489857,00.html|access-date=21 October 2011|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=25 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812224140/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2489857,00.html|archive-date=12 August 2014|url-status=dead}} Back in the league, the disappointing results continued as United threw away a lead once again, allowing ten-men Leyton Orient to snatch a draw with the last kick of the game.{{cite news|title=Lisbie rescues point for Orient|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407872,00.html|access-date=24 October 2011|publisher=skysports.com|date=22 October 2011|archive-date=24 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111024125416/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407872,00.html|url-status=live}} Once again the Blades quickly responded to the setback by beating fellow promotion rivals MK Dons 2–1 at Bramall Lane,{{cite news|title=Teenager Long has quiet night out in goal for Blades|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield_united_2_mk_dons_1_teenager_long_has_quiet_night_out_in_goal_for_blades_1_3906075|access-date=27 October 2011|work=Yorkshire Post|date=26 October 2011|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072406/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield_united_2_mk_dons_1_teenager_long_has_quiet_night_out_in_goal_for_blades_1_3906075|url-status=live}} but then conspired to throw away yet more points, allowing Exeter City to come from behind twice in the closing minutes of the next game to snatch a 4–4 draw.{{cite news|title=Spoils shared after thriller|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407961,00.html|access-date=1 November 2011|publisher=skysports.com|date=29 October 2011|archive-date=1 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111101014505/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3407961,00.html|url-status=live}}

Into November and back on the road, yet another late goal was handed Stevenage all three points,{{cite news|title=Boro too sharp for Blades|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408042,00.html|access-date=6 November 2011|publisher=skysports.com|date=5 November 2011|archive-date=8 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108055139/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408042,00.html|url-status=live}} leaving United fifth in the table going into FA Cup week. With Phillips and Clarke playing the final game of their loan spell, United tamely exited the Football League Trophy, losing on penalties to League Two strugglers Bradford City.{{cite news|title=Wilson fuming over lack of application in Trophy|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/wilson_fuming_over_lack_of_application_in_trophy_1_3954403|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130707062328/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/wilson_fuming_over_lack_of_application_in_trophy_1_3954403|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2013|access-date=11 November 2011|publisher=The Sheffield Star|date=10 November 2011}} There was a more positive result in the FA Cup however as a brace from Ched Evans helped the Blades ease past Oxford United.{{cite news|title=Evans brace sinks Oxford|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3464549,00.html|access-date=15 November 2011|publisher=skysports.com|date=15 November 2011|archive-date=15 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111115195638/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3464549,00.html|url-status=live}} By mid–November, and with Danny Wilson still seeking to add to his attacking options, it was reported that former striker and fans favourite James Beattie had returned to training with the club and could be handed a contract depending on match fitness,{{cite news|title=United target Beattie|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/united_target_beattie_1_3975947|access-date=17 November 2011|publisher=The Sheffield Star|date=17 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053906/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/united_target_beattie_1_3975947|archive-date=21 September 2013|url-status=dead}} and a short term deal was duly signed a few days later. Back in League action United saw out a victory over Carlisle United despite seeing a Richard Cresswell spot–kick saved in the second half,{{cite news|title=Evans strike sinks Carlisle|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408121,00.html|access-date=21 November 2011|publisher=skysports.com|date=19 November 2011}} and a week later Ched Evans scored his fifth goal in four games to beat Chesterfield by the same scoreline.{{cite news|title=Evans class gives Blades edge|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408170,00.html|access-date=27 November 2011|publisher=skysports.com|date=26 November 2011|archive-date=9 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111209095053/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408170,00.html|url-status=live}} The month ended on a sombre note however as former player and manager Gary Speed was found dead at his home after having taken his own life less than a year after leaving his post at Bramall Lane.{{cite news|title=Footballing world pays tribute to Gary Speed|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15911321|access-date=28 November 2011|publisher=BBC Sport|date=28 November 2011|archive-date=27 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111127212547/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-15911321|url-status=live}}

File:Ched Evans.jpg (pictured playing for Wales) who scored 35 goals during the season.|alt=Ched Evans before a Wales international]]

December started with the second round of the FA Cup and despite conceding another late goal, the Blades progressed into the third round at the expense of Torquay United, thanks to another brace from in Ched Evans,{{cite news|title=Gulls downed by Evans double|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3467495,00.html|access-date=5 December 2011|publisher=skysports.com|date=3 December 2011|archive-date=23 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111223213955/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3467495,00.html|url-status=live}} who then scored for the fifth game in succession in the next game, netting twice more in a league victory over Rochdale.{{cite news|title=Evans at the double for Blades|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408295,00.html|access-date=14 December 2011|publisher=skysports.com|date=10 December 2011}} The team's impressive form continued with an away win at Bournemouth thanks to two own goals,{{cite news|title=Blades make it 'super six'|url=http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/7383758/Blades-make-it-super-six-|access-date=17 December 2011|publisher=teamtalk.com|date=21 December 2011|archive-date=7 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107160236/http://www.teamtalk.com/match/report/978/7383758/Blades-make-it-super-six-|url-status=live}} Notts County making a similar gift of an own goal to contribute to their own defeat on Boxing Day,{{cite news|title=Blades replace Owls in top two after gifted goal|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/blades_replace_owls_in_top_two_after_gifted_goal_1_4095363|access-date=2 January 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=28 December 2011|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064618/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/blades_replace_owls_in_top_two_after_gifted_goal_1_4095363|url-status=live}} before the Blades rounded the year off by crushing Hartlepool United on New Year's Eve;{{cite news|title=Blades down Cooper's Pools|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408512,00.html|access-date=2 January 2012|publisher=skysports.com|date=31 December 2011|archive-date=9 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109172652/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408512,00.html|url-status=live}} meaning that the Blades ended 2011 in second place in the table following eight victories in a row in all competitions.{{cite news|title=Blades win eight in a row|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/01012012/58/league-blades-win-eight-row.html|access-date=2 January 2012|publisher=Eurosport|date=31 December 2011|archive-date=19 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819130047/https://consent.yahoo.com/v2/collectConsent?sessionId=2_cc-session_fe699aaf-9944-42e5-baef-9ea4403f7322|url-status=live}}

With the transfer window reopening in January, Danny Wilson's first signing was the return of former loan player Marcus Williams who agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal. The New Year started disappointingly as the Blades crashed to their first defeat since the beginning of November as they were beaten 3–2 at Carlisle United.{{cite news|title=Blades' winning streak comes to end at Carlisle|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/carlisle_united_3_sheffield_united_2_blades_winning_streak_comes_to_end_at_carlisle_1_4108448|access-date=3 January 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=2 January 2012|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304073656/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/carlisle_united_3_sheffield_united_2_blades_winning_streak_comes_to_end_at_carlisle_1_4108448|url-status=live}} Following Danny Wilson being awarded 'League One Manager of the Month' for December, United soon got back to winning ways when they returned to home soil. The team saw off Salisbury City 3–1 in the third round of the FA Cup,{{cite news|title=Blades too sharp for Whites|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3474665,00.html|access-date=11 January 2012|publisher=skysports.com|date=7 January 2012}} the first meeting ever between the two clubs, and then outclassed Yeovil Town a few days later, hitting four without reply including a brace from Lee Williamson and a first ever club goal from captain Michael Doyle.{{cite news|title=Doyle ends long wait as Blades overhaul Owls again|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/doyle_ends_long_wait_as_blades_overhaul_owls_again_1_4127067|access-date=11 January 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=10 January 2012|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070848/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/doyle_ends_long_wait_as_blades_overhaul_owls_again_1_4127067|url-status=live}} With Danny Wilson looking to freshen up his squad United rewarded four of its younger players with contract extensions, with Erik Tønne and David McAllister set to remain with the club until the summer of 2014, and youth team players Jordan Chapell and Jack Adams agreeing new deals until the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Extended deals for promising quartet |url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2574425,00.html |access-date=12 January 2012 |publisher=Sheffield United F.C. |date=12 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150712204728/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10418~2574425%2C00.html |archive-date=12 July 2015 }} In a busy day the club saw the departure of Elian Parrino as his short term deal came to an end, and then allowed McAllister to join League Two club Shrewsbury Town on a months loan,{{cite news|title=McAllister makes loan move|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2574908,00.html|access-date=12 January 2012|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=12 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006015813/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2574908,00.html|archive-date=6 October 2015|url-status=dead}} with manager Danny Wilson bemoaning a lack of reserve games under the current system.{{cite news|title=Concerned Wilson wants reserve-team reform|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/concerned_wilson_wants_reserve_team_reform_1_4144302|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130707064609/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/concerned_wilson_wants_reserve_team_reform_1_4144302|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2013|access-date=15 January 2012|publisher=The Sheffield Star|date=12 January 2012}} The following week Wilson continued to overhaul the squad with reserve keeper Mihkel Aksalu leaving the club on mutual terms, but was boosted by 'fans favourite' James Beattie agreeing a deal to remain at Bramall Lane until the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Beattie set to stay|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2589646,00.html|access-date=26 January 2012|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=26 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006051353/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2589646,00.html|archive-date=6 October 2015|url-status=dead}} Meanwhile, back in the league the Blades then continued their fine run of form, completing their second league double of the week, as they hit three without reply away at Bury,{{cite news|title=Cresswell leads way for Blades|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/bury_0_sheffield_united_3_cresswell_leads_way_for_blades_1_4141855|access-date=16 January 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=15 January 2012|archive-date=9 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309212537/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/bury_0_sheffield_united_3_cresswell_leads_way_for_blades_1_4141855|url-status=live}} but that form deserted them for a top-of-the-table trip to Charlton Athletic where a bad tempered match resulted in both teams being reduced to ten men and a 1–0 loss for United.{{cite news|title=Blades manager Wilson blasts referee after top of table showdown defeat|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/huddersfield-town/blades_manager_wilson_blasts_referee_after_top_of_table_showdown_defeat_1_4170020|access-date=23 January 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=23 January 2012|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304205814/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/huddersfield-town/blades_manager_wilson_blasts_referee_after_top_of_table_showdown_defeat_1_4170020|url-status=live}} Seven days later United suffered their first back-to-back defeats of the season as they crashed out of the FA Cup at the hands of Birmingham City.{{cite news|title=Blades get Bramall Lane Blues|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3484135,00.html|access-date=30 January 2012|publisher=skysports.com|date=28 January 2012|archive-date=31 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120131161625/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3484135,00.html|url-status=live}} With the transfer window about to close Bramall Lane was relatively quite on deadline day; Danny Philliskirk was handed an extended deal, and striker Will Hoskins signed on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion until the end of the season, whilst youngster Erik Tønne was allowed to join Yorkshire neighbours York City, also until the end of the season. The club also gave a trial to experienced Scottish defender David Weir with a view to a potential short term contract.{{cite news|title=Weir remains an option|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2598033,00.html|access-date=2 February 2012|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=2 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151006033001/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2598033,00.html|archive-date=6 October 2015|url-status=dead}}

File:Richard Cresswell 24-03-2010 1.jpg played 51 games for the Blades during the course of the season|alt=Richard Cresswell on the pitch]]

After various match postponements due to a spell of bad weather and the various cup competitions United finally returned to league action in mid February with new signing Hoskins scoring on his début as the Blades ran out 3–0 victors over Wycombe Wanderers.{{cite news|title=Hoskins delighted with début goal for Blades|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield_united_3_wycombe_0_hoskins_delighted_with_debut_goal_for_blades_1_4240665|access-date=12 February 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=11 February 2012|archive-date=21 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221143602/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield_united_3_wycombe_0_hoskins_delighted_with_debut_goal_for_blades_1_4240665|url-status=live}} After a successful spell, midfielder David McAllister opted to extend his loan deal at Shrewsbury until the end of March,{{cite news|title=McAllister extends Shrews stay|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11719/7518407/McAllister-extends-Shrews-stay|access-date=13 February 2012|publisher=skysports.com|date=13 February 2012|archive-date=17 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517214724/http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11719/7518407/McAllister-extends-Shrews-stay|url-status=live}} whilst young keeper George Long agreed a new long–term deal at Bramall Lane. Meanwhile, on Valentine's Day, the Blades beat Yorkshire and promotion rivals Huddersfield Town 1–0 at the Galpharm Stadium as defender Neill Collins scored his first ever goal for the club,{{cite news|title=Collins heads Blades to victory|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408966,00.html|access-date=14 February 2012|publisher=skysports.com|date=14 February 2012|archive-date=19 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219002943/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3408966,00.html|url-status=live}} before coming from behind to beat Preston North End at home a few days later, despite Ched Evans missing a penalty.{{cite news|title=Evans double breaks 20-goal barrier|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/ft_sheffield_united_2_preston_1_evans_double_breaks_20_goal_barrier_1_4261314|access-date=19 February 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=18 February 2012|archive-date=21 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221143556/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/ft_sheffield_united_2_preston_1_evans_double_breaks_20_goal_barrier_1_4261314|url-status=live}} With Mihkel Aksalu having departed, United agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal with keeper, and free agent, Mark Howard to provide cover for Steve Simonsen, before the club met their cross-city rivals in the second Steel City derby of the season where United suffered a narrow defeat.{{cite news|title=Owls triumph in Steel City derby|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3421785,00.html|access-date=28 February 2012|publisher=Sky Sports|date=26 February 2012|archive-date=1 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301084343/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3421785,00.html|url-status=live}} Looking for a quick bounce–back, United were forced to come from behind to beat Scunthorpe United at home,{{cite news|title=Blades labour before making most of Togwell's dismissal|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield_united_2_scunthorpe_united_1_blades_labour_before_making_most_of_togwell_s_dismissal_1_4299586|access-date=1 March 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=29 February 2012|archive-date=18 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140518000306/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield_united_2_scunthorpe_united_1_blades_labour_before_making_most_of_togwell_s_dismissal_1_4299586|url-status=live}} to leave them in second place, five points clear of third, in the table at the start of March.

Despite their form, United suffered a catastrophic start to March as they lost at home to Oldham Athletic having had a two-goal lead only to see both Matthew Lowton and Harry Maguire sent off and the team subsequently collapse.{{cite news|title=Latics leave Blades blunted|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409141,00.html|access-date=4 March 2012|publisher=Sky Sports|date=3 March 2012}} With the entire back four unavailable, United were forced to draft in Matt Hill and John Egan on emergency loans, but this was not enough to prevent them slipping to their third defeat in four games as they capitulated at Walsall.{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/walsall-2-sheffield-united-3-blades-cut-down-again-to-offer-hope-to-rivals-1-4317729|title=Blades cut down again to offer hope to rivals|access-date=10 March 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=7 March 2012|archive-date=13 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313014733/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/walsall-2-sheffield-united-3-blades-cut-down-again-to-offer-hope-to-rivals-1-4317729|url-status=live}} Danny Wilson remained keen to find first team experience for the younger members of the squad and as such allowed Seamus Conneely to join Alfreton Town on loan before United returned to winning ways with two goals from Ched Evans being enough to defeat Brentford at Griffin Park.{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409234,00.html|title=Evans puts Blades on track|access-date=11 March 2012|publisher=skysports.com|date=10 March 2012}} Unfortunately the Blades failed to take advantage of their game in hand, being held to a draw by Colchester United,{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/hoskins-goal-earns-point-for-blades-at-colchester-1-4342189|title=Hoskins goal earns point for Blades at Colchester|access-date=15 March 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=14 March 2012|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113255/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/hoskins-goal-earns-point-for-blades-at-colchester-1-4342189|url-status=live}} before once again allowing a lead to slip as they drew with Tranmere Rovers at Bramall Lane.{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409304,00.html|title=Rovers and Blades share spoils |access-date=18 March 2012|publisher=skyports.com|date=17 March 2012}} With the transfer deadline for loans approaching, the Blades' longest serving player and vice-captain Nick Montgomery was allowed to join Millwall until the end of the season due to an absence of first team football, allowing Danny Wilson to bring in winger Michael O'Halloran on loan from Bolton Wanderers. Meanwhile, on the pitch, United put their recent poor form behind them as they outclassed Notts County 5–2 at Meadow Lane,{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409359,00.html|title=Blades put Magpies to the sword|access-date=24 March 2012|publisher=skyports.com|date=20 March 2012|archive-date=23 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323213538/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409359,00.html|url-status=live}} before putting four goals past Chesterfield at Bramall Lane, including a hat–trick from in–form striker Ched Evans.{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/sheffield-united-4-chesterfield-1-blades-leapfrog-owls-and-take-charge-again-1-4395281|title=Blades leapfrog Owls and take charge again|access-date=31 March 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=29 March 2012}} Despite a low–key team performance, a second Ched Evans penalty in as many games was enough to finish the month with a third straight victory, with the Blades defeating Hartlepool United at Victoria Park.{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/sheffield-united-4-chesterfield-1-blades-leapfrog-owls-and-take-charge-again-1-4395281|title=Ched spot-on to sink Pools|access-date=1 April 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=31 March 2012}}

With loan defender John Egan returning to his parent club at the start of April, Nick Montgomery's loan at Millwall was all but cut short after only two substitute appearances when he sustained a calf injury likely to sideline him until the end of the season. David McAllister also saw his loan spell at Shrewsbury cut short shortly after receiving a red card, with the resulting three game ban ruling him out for the remainder of his time at the New Meadow.{{cite news|title=McAllister back with Blades|url=http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-united/mcallister-back-with-blades-1407964.html#.T3x_utla7hc|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130121222517/http://www.eatsleepsport.com/sheffield-united/mcallister-back-with-blades-1407964.html%23.T3x_utla7hc|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 January 2013|access-date=4 April 2012|publisher=eatsleepsport.com|date=4 April 2012}} Back in the league a nervy display saw the Blades edge out Bournemouth at Bramall Lane,{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409539,00.html|title=Sharp Blades pick off Cherries|access-date=8 April 2012|publisher=skysports.com|date=7 April 2012|archive-date=9 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120409132406/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409539,00.html|url-status=live}} before a much more emphatic performance saw them bury Rochdale at the Spotland Stadium.{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3421810,00.html|title=Five-star Blades go second|access-date=14 April 2012|publisher=skysports.com|date=10 April 2012}} With the Blades now in a straight fight with local rivals Sheffield Wednesday for the second automatic promotion spot they came from behind to beat Leyton Orient at Bramall Lane to open up a four-point gap on third placed Wednesday.{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-3-leyton-orient-1-blades-set-course-for-immediate-return-to-championship-waters-1-4450670|title=Blades set course for immediate return to Championship waters|access-date=22 April 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=16 April 2012|archive-date=7 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607140239/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-3-leyton-orient-1-blades-set-course-for-immediate-return-to-championship-waters-1-4450670|url-status=live}} The next week however their campaign was dealt a crushing blow as star striker and top scorer Ched Evans's case came to trial where he was found guilty of rape and sentenced to five years in prison.{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/blades-must-close-out-promotion-without-jailed-evans-1-4470833|title=Blades must close out promotion without jailed Evans|access-date=22 April 2012|work=Yorkshire Post|date=21 April 2012|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304065338/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/blades-must-close-out-promotion-without-jailed-evans-1-4470833|url-status=live}} Without Evans and missing his injured strike partner Richard Cresswell, United slipped to a damaging defeat at MK Dons.{{cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409729,00.html|title=Smith ends drought in Dons win|access-date=22 April 2012|publisher=skysports.com|date=21 April 2012|archive-date=23 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423142230/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409729,00.html|url-status=live}} Worse was to come as United could only register a draw with Stevenage in a dramatic final home game at Bramall Lane, meaning they slipped out of the automatic promotion places for the first time since February.{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-2-stevenage-2-faltering-blades-are-overhauled-with-the-finishing-line-in-sight-1-4499290|title=Faltering Blades are overhauled with the finishing line in sight|work=Yorkshire Post|date=30 April 2012|access-date=4 May 2012|archive-date=7 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607062850/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-2-stevenage-2-faltering-blades-are-overhauled-with-the-finishing-line-in-sight-1-4499290|url-status=live}} United went into the final league fixture with Exeter City requiring to win and hope that rivals Sheffield Wednesday were beaten to secure promotion; a combination that failed to materialise as Wednesday registered a victory and the Blades could only draw meaning they were consigned to the play-offs.{{cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409836,00.html|title=Play-offs for Wilson's men|publisher=Sky Sports|date=5 May 2012|access-date=6 May 2012|archive-date=8 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508050719/http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,,11065_3409836,00.html|url-status=live}}

{{main|2012 Football League One play-off final}}

With James Beattie unavailable for the playoffs following a red card in the final game of the season against Exeter City, manager Danny Wilson was faced with a selection crisis ahead of the critical games against Stevenage. With only one senior striker available a patched up side contested a dour first-leg where neither team created many chances. United did manage to keep a clean sheet however and took the tie back to Bramall Lane with the scores level at 0–0.{{cite web|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/11052012/63/toothless-blades-earn-draw.html|title=Toothless Blades earn draw|publisher=Eurosport|date=11 May 2012|access-date=14 May 2012|archive-date=15 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140515165218/https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/11052012/63/toothless-blades-earn-draw.html|url-status=live}}

The Blades entered the second leg still bereft of forwards, with Richard Cresswell having contracted an illness on the morning of the game, so were forced to play with just Chris Porter as a lone striker once more. An even first half saw few opportunities for either side but following the break United began to attack with more purpose. Despite chances for both sides the game looked to be heading for another draw until Porter scored an 85th-minute winner to put the Blades through to the final at Wembley.{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-1-stevenage-0-porter-on-target-as-united-head-to-wembley-1-4547606|title=Porter on target as United head to Wembley|work=Yorkshire Post|date=15 May 2012|access-date=15 May 2012|archive-date=15 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815011919/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-1-stevenage-0-porter-on-target-as-united-head-to-wembley-1-4547606|url-status=live}}

Richard Cresswell was passed fit for the final against Huddersfield but influential midfielder Kevin McDonald was left out through injury so the Blades were forced to make changes once more. The game was played under blistering heat and neither side created many chances.{{cite web|title=Huddersfield 0–0 Sheff Utd|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18127853|publisher=BBC Sport|date=26 May 2012|access-date=18 November 2012|archive-date=22 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122123429/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18127853|url-status=live}} It remained 0–0 after ninety minutes and so extra–time was played but there was still no breakthrough. Ultimately the game went to penalties, which saw every player for both sides take a spot kick only for United to lose 8–7 when goalkeeper Steve Simonsen missed the final kick, consigning the Blades to another season in League One.{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-four-finals-no-wins-and-not-a-goal-scored-1-4590999|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130707061800/http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-four-finals-no-wins-and-not-a-goal-scored-1-4590999|url-status=dead|archive-date=7 July 2013|title=Four finals, no wins and not a goal scored|publisher=Sheffield Star|date=28 May 2012|access-date=29 May 2012}}

Sheffield United Academy U18s played in the FA Premier Academy League U18s Group D at the Shirecliffe ground at Firshill Crescent. Under the management of John Pemberton, the side were seeking to replicate the success of the previous season when they had reached the final of the FA Youth Cup final.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/may/17/sheffield-united-manchester-united-fa-youth-cup|title=Jordan Slew's Sheffield United hold Manchester United in FA Youth Cup|publisher=Guardian Online|date=17 May 2011|access-date=10 July 2012|archive-date=10 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810182334/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2011/may/17/sheffield-united-manchester-united-fa-youth-cup|url-status=live}} Shorn of a number of key players (who had either graduated to the first team or left the club), the team completed a solid but unspectacular season. Results fluctuated with impressive victories over the likes of Everton, Bolton and Sunderland being mixed with heavy defeats to Leeds United, Coventry City and West Ham United.{{cite news | title = Another good year says Pembo | newspaper = United! The Original – Matchday Magazine | pages = 52–53 | date = 14 May 2012 }} Eventually finishing fifth (out of ten teams) in their division, manager John Pemberton described the season as "another successful one for everyone associated with the Academy. We have five players becoming professionals who will all be linking up with the first team next season and that is what we are judged on – producing players."

United's hopes of repeating the previous season's success in the FA Youth Cup did not come to fruition however. After a victory in the first round over Tranmere Rovers, they required penalties to see off Port Vale in the next round before finally being eliminated in round three when Southampton recorded a 7–0 victory over the Blades.

{{Updated|the end of the season}}

:Squad at end of season{{Cite web|url=http://www.footballsquads.co.uk/eng/2011-2012/flone/sheffu.htm|title=FootballSquads - Sheffield United - 2011/12|website=www.footballsquads.co.uk|access-date=30 March 2020|archive-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415023737/http://footballsquads.co.uk/eng/2011-2012/flone/sheffu.htm|url-status=live}}

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{{fs player|no=2|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Matthew Lowton}}

{{fs player|no=3|nat=HAI|pos=DF|name=Lecsinel Jean-FrançoisJean-François was born in Cayenne, French Guiana, but also qualified to represent Haiti internationally through his parents and made his international debut for Haiti in 2008.}}

{{Fs player|no=4|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Nick MontgomeryMontgomery was born in Leeds, England, but also qualified to represent Scotland internationally and represented them at U-21 level.}}

{{fs player|no=5|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Chris Morgan|other=captain}}

{{fs player|no=6|nat=AUT|pos=DF|name=Johannes Ertl}}

{{Fs player|no=8|nat=IRL|pos=MF|name=Michael Doyle|other=vice captain}}

{{fs player|no=10|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=James Beattie}}

{{Fs player|no=11|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Ryan Flynn}}

{{fs player|no=13|nat=ENG|pos=GK|name=Mark Howard}}

{{fs player|no=14|nat=JAM|pos=MF|name=Lee WilliamsonWilliamson was born in Derby, England, but also qualified to represent Jamaica internationally and was called up by Jamaica in 2008 before making his international debut in September 2015.}}

{{fs player|no=15|nat=SCO|pos=DF|name=Neill Collins}}

{{fs player|no=16|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Andy Taylor}}

{{fs player|no=17|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=Richard Cresswell}}

{{fs player|no=18|nat=IRL|pos=MF|name=Matthew HarriottHarriott was born in Luton, England, but also qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally and represented them at U-19 level.}}

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{{Fs player|no=19|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Harry Maguire}}

{{Fs player|no=20|nat=IRL|pos=MF|name=David McAllister}}

{{Fs player|no=21|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=Chris Porter}}

{{Fs player|no=22|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=Danny Philliskirk}}

{{fs player|no=25|nat=ENG|pos=GK|name=George Long}}

{{Fs player|no=26|nat=IRL|pos=DF|name=John Egan|other=on loan from Sunderland}}

{{fs player|no=27|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Kevin McDonald}}

{{fs player|no=28|nat=IRL|pos=MF|name=Stephen Quinn}}

{{Fs player|no=29|nat=SCO|pos=FW|name=Michael O'Halloran|other=on loan from Bolton Wanderers}}

{{Fs player|no=30|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Marcus Williams}}

{{fs player|no=31|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=Jordan Chapell}}

{{Fs player|no=32|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Matt Hill|other=on loan from Blackpool}}

{{Fs player|no=35|nat=AUS|pos=DF|name=Marc Warren}}

{{fs player|no=—|nat=ENG|pos=DF|name=Terry Kennedy}}

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{{Fs player|no=23|nat=IRL|pos=DF|name=Seamus ConneelyConneely was born in Lambeth, England, but also qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally and represented them at U-21 and U-23 level.|other=on loan to Alfreton Town}}

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{{Fs player|no=24|nat=NOR|pos=MF|name=Erik Tønne|other=on loan to York City}}

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{{Fs player|no=7|nat=ENG|pos=MF|name=Nathaniel Mendez-Laing|other=on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers}}

{{Fs player|no=7|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=Will Hoskins|other=on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion}}

{{fs player|no=9|nat=WAL|pos=FW|name=Ched Evans|other=released}}

{{fs player|no=10|nat=MLT|pos=FW|name=Daniel BogdanovićBogdanović was born in Misrata, Libya, but also qualified to represent Malta and made his international debut for Malta in February 2002.|other=to Blackpool}}

{{fs player|no=12|nat=ENG|pos=FW|name=Jordan Slew|other=to Blackburn Rovers}}

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{{fs player|no=13|nat=EST|pos=GK|name=Mihkel Aksalu|other=released}}

{{fs player|no=26|nat=IRL|pos=FW|name=Billy Clarke|other=on loan from Blackpool}}

{{fs player|no=32|nat=SCO|pos=MF|name=Matt Phillips|other=on loan from Blackpool}}

{{fs player|no=33|nat=ARG|pos=DF|name=Elian Parrino|other=released}}

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New contracts and contract extensions.

{{:2011–12 Football League One|showteam=SHU}}

Players making their first team Sheffield United début in a fully competitive match.

Players scoring their first goal for Sheffield United in a competitive fixture.

First ever meeting of the two clubs in a competitive fixture.

First ever visit to a stadium for a competitive fixture

{{Updated|26 May 2012}}

{{Efs start|League One / Play-offs|FA Cup|League Cup|FL Trophy}}

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{{Efs player|no=3|name=Lecsinel Jean-François|pos=DF|nat=HAI|22+3|0|2+1|0|2+0|0|1+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=4|name=Nick Montgomery|pos=MF|nat=SCO|16+6|1|1+0|0|1+0|0|1+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=5|name=Chris Morgan|pos=DF|nat=ENG|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=6|name=Johannes Ertl|pos=MF|nat=AUT|2+6|0|1+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=8|name=Michael Doyle|pos=MF|nat=IRL|42+4|3|4+0|0|2+0|0|2+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=9|name=Ched Evans|pos=FW|nat=WAL|30+6|29|4+0|5|0+0|0|2+1|1}}

{{Efs player|no=10|name=James Beattie|pos=FW|nat=ENG|2+16|0|0+1|0|0+0|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=11|name=Ryan Flynn|pos=MF|nat=SCO|16+12|3|1+2|1|1+0|0|2+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=13|name=Mark Howard|pos=GK|nat=ENG|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=14|name=Lee Williamson|pos=MF|nat=JAM|34+9|13|3+0|0|2+0|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=15|name=Neill Collins|pos=DF|nat=SCO|45+0|2|4+0|0|2+0|0|3+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=16|name=Andy Taylor|pos=DF|nat=ENG|4+1|0|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=17|name=Richard Cresswell|pos=FW|nat=ENG|33+11|9|3+1|0|2+0|1|1+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=18|name=Matthew Harriott|pos=MF|nat=IRL|0+0|0|0+0|0|1+0|0|0+1|0}}

{{Efs player|no=19|name=Harry Maguire|pos=DF|nat=ENG|47+0|1|4+0|0|2+0|0|3+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=20|name=David McAllister|pos=MF|nat=IRL|3+1|0|1+1|0|0+2|0|1+1|1}}

{{Efs player|no=21|name=Chris Porter|pos=FW|nat=ENG|20+17|6|1+2|1|0+1|0|3+1|1}}

{{Efs player|no=22|name=Danny Philliskirk|pos=FW|nat=ENG|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+1|0|1+1|0}}

{{Efs player|no=23|name=Seamus Conneely|pos=MF|nat=IRL|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=24|name=Erik Tønne|pos=MF|nat=NOR|0+2|1|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+2|1}}

{{Efs player|no=25|name=George Long|pos=GK|nat=ENG|2+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0|2+0|0}}

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{{Efs player|no=28|name=Stephen Quinn|pos=MF|nat=IRL|46+2|3|3+0|0|2+0|1|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=29|name=Michael O'Halloran|pos=FW|nat=SCO|1+7|0|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=30|name=Marcus Williams|pos=DF|nat=ENG|15+4|0|2+1|0|0+0|0|1+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=31|name=Jordan Chapell|pos=FW|nat=ENG|0+0|0|0+1|0|0+0|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=32|name=Matt Hill|pos=DF|nat=ENG|15+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no= |name=Terry Kennedy|pos=DF|nat=ENG|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no= |name=Marc Warren|pos=DF|nat=AUS|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0}}

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{{Efs player|no=7|name=Will Hoskins|pos=FW|nat=ENG|4+8|2|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=10|name=Daniel Bogdanović|pos=FW|nat=MLT|0+2|0|0+0|0|0+1|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=12|name=Jordan Slew|pos=FW|nat=ENG|3+1|1|0+0|0|0+1|0|1+0|0}}

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{{Efs player|no=26|name=Billy Clarke|pos=FW|nat=IRL|5+0|1|0+0|0|0+0|0|1+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=26|name=John Egan|pos=DF|nat=IRL|1+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0}}

{{Efs player|no=32|name=Matt Phillips|pos=MF|nat=SCO|5+1|5|0+0|0|0+0|0|1+0|1}}

{{Efs player|no=33|name=Elian Parrino|pos=DF|nat=ARG|0+0|0|0+0|0|0+0|0|1+1|0}}

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{{small|Five additional own goals scored during the season, three in The Football League and two in the FA Cup.}}

{{small|Date of start of suspension assumed to be the date of the game during which the disciplinary incident occurred.}}

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|date = 6 August 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Oldham Athletic

|score = 0–2

|team2 = Sheffield United

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Cresswell {{goal|54}}

|stadium = Boundary Park

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|attendance = 8,032

|result = W

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{{football box collapsible

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|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 2–0

|team2 = Brentford

|goals1 = Slew {{goal|49}}
Cresswell {{goal|70}}

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|attendance = 17,769

|result = W

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{{football box collapsible

|date = 16 August 2011

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 3–2

|team2 = Walsall

|goals1 = Lowton {{goal|59}}
Williamson {{goal|68}}
Cresswell {{goal|74|pen.}}

|goals2 = Hurst {{goal|46}}
Grigg {{goal|51}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

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|attendance = 16,443

|result = W

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{{football box collapsible

|date = 20 August 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Tranmere Rovers

|score = 1–1

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Labadie {{goal|80}}

|goals2 = Montgomery {{goal|44}}

|stadium = Prenton Park

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|attendance = 6,244

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 27 August 2011

|time = 13:00

|team1 = Yeovil Town

|score = 0–1

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Haynes-Brown {{sent off|2|90+7}}

|goals2 = Porter {{goal|41}}

|stadium = Huish Park

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~57985,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 5,001

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

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|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 4–0

|team2 = Bury

|goals1 = Porter {{goal|43}}
Mendez-Laing {{goal|47}}
Lowton {{goal|71}}
Tønne {{goal|84}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Bramall Lane

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|attendance = 17,956

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

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|time = 15:00

|team1 = Scunthorpe United

|score = 1–1

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Dagnall {{goal|45+1}}
Barcham {{sent off|0|24}}

|goals2 = Evans {{goal|72}}

|stadium = Glanford Park

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58052,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 6,042

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 13 September 2011

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 0–3

|team2 = Huddersfield Town

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Novak {{goal|20||37}}
Gobern {{goal|40}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58073,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 17,373

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 17 September 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 3–0

|team2 = Colchester United

|goals1 = Evans {{goal|3}}
Porter {{goal|12}}
Quinn {{goal|72}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58119,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 15,783

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 24 September 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Wycombe Wanderers

|score = 1–0

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Beavon {{goal|31}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Adams Park

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~57534,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 5,506

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 1 October 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 0–2

|team2 = Charlton Athletic

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Kermorgant {{goal|65}}
Wright-Phillips {{goal|67}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~57587,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 20,743

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 16 October 2011

|time = 12:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 2–2

|team2 = Sheffield Wednesday

|goals1 = Quinn {{goal|11}}
Evans {{goal|20}}

|goals2 = O'Grady {{goal|82}}
Madine {{goal|86}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~57657,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 28,136

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 19 October 2011

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Preston North End

|score = 2–4

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Carlisle {{goal|29}}
Hume {{goal|63}}

|goals2 = Phillips {{goal|4||39}}
Williamson {{goal|74||87}}

|stadium = Deepdale

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~57612,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 11,520

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 22 October 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Leyton Orient

|score = 1–1

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Lisbie {{goal|90+6}}
Daniels {{sent off|0|73}}

|goals2 = Porter {{goal|84}}

|stadium = Matchroom Stadium

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~57712,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 5,928

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 25 October 2011

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 2–1

|team2 = Milton Keynes Dons

|goals1 = Cresswell {{goal|22}}
Phillips {{goal|67}}

|goals2 = Gleeson {{goal|52}}
Smith {{sent off|2|84}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58142,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 16,367

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 29 October 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 4–4

|team2 = Exeter City

|goals1 = Phillips {{goal|45||85}}
Clarke {{goal|65}}
Lowton {{goal|85}}

|goals2 = Nardiello {{goal|9}}
Noble {{goal|23}}
O'Flynn {{goal|82}}
Dunne {{goal|86}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58188,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 17,052

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 5 November 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Stevenage

|score = 2–1

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Roberts {{goal|42}}
Laird {{goal|82|pen.}}

|goals2 = Evans {{goal|68}}

|stadium = The Lamex Stadium

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58248,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 4,996

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 19 November 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 1–0

|team2 = Carlisle United

|goals1 = Evans {{goal|21}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59300,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 16,840

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 26 November 2011

|time = 13:00

|team1 = Chesterfield

|score = 0–1

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Evans {{goal|82}}

|stadium = B2net Stadium

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58495,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 9,259

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 10 December 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 3–0

|team2 = Rochdale

|goals1 = Evans {{goal|39||64}}
Cresswell {{goal|57}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58577,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 15,892

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 17 December 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Bournemouth

|score = 0–2

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Barrett {{goal|5|o.g.}}
Cook {{goal|77|o.g.}}

|stadium = Dean Court

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58615,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 7,260

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 26 December 2011

|time = 14:15

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 2–1

|team2 = Notts County

|goals1 = Flynn {{goal|31}}
Sheehan {{goal|51|o.g.}}

|goals2 = Judge {{goal|17}}
Demontagnac {{sent off|0|90+4}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58354,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 20,538

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 31 December 2011

|time = 13:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 3–1

|team2 = Hartlepool United

|goals1 = Flynn {{goal|12}}
Porter {{goal|34}}
Evans {{goal|42}}

|goals2 = Hartley {{goal|90+3}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58399,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 20,372

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 2 January 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Carlisle United

|score = 3–2

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Zoko {{goal|2||15}}
McGovern {{goal|71}}

|goals2 = Evans {{goal|7||45+1}}

|stadium = Brunton Park

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59327,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 7,721

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 10 January 2011

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 4–0

|team2 = Yeovil Town

|goals1 = Cresswell {{goal|18}}
Doyle {{goal|36}}
Williamson {{goal|48||87}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59355,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 15,965

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 14 January 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Bury

|score = 0–3

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Cresswell {{goal|54}}
Evans {{goal|62}}
Williamson {{goal|81}}

|stadium = Gigg Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59396,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 6,970

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 21 January 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Charlton Athletic

|score = 1–0

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Jackson {{goal|21}}
Russell {{sent off|0|85}}

|goals2 = Beattie {{sent off|0|86}}

|stadium = The Valley

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59443,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 20,992

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 11 February 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 3–0

|team2 = Wycombe Wanderers

|goals1 = Hoskins {{goal|66}}
Evans {{goal|73}}
McDonald {{goal|90}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59164,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 17,165

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 14 February 2012

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Huddersfield Town

|score = 0–1

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Collins {{goal|5}}

|stadium = Galpharm Stadium

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59207,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 17,320

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 18 February 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 2–1

|team2 = Preston North End

|goals1 = Evans {{goal|42||53}}

|goals2 = Cummins {{goal|38}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59245,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 17,579

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 26 February 2012

|time = 13:00

|team1 = Sheffield Wednesday

|score = 1–0

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = O'Grady {{goal|73}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Hillsborough Stadium

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59309,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 36,364

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 29 February 2012

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 2–1

|team2 = Scunthorpe United

|goals1 = Williamson {{goal|54}}
Quinn {{goal|82}}

|goals2 = Duffy {{goal|31}}
Togwell {{sent off|0|37}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59470,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 16,165

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 3 March 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 2–3

|team2 = Oldham Athletic

|goals1 = Lowton {{goal|22}}
Evans {{goal|38}}
Lowton {{sent off|2|66}}
Maguire {{sent off|0|90}}

|goals2 = Cresswell {{goal|65|o.g.}}
Lee {{goal|69}}
Kuqi {{goal|90|pen.}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~57780,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 17,267

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 6 March 2012

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Walsall

|score = 3–2

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Mantom {{goal|55}}
Macken {{goal|73}}
Nicholls {{goal|81}}

|goals2 = Williamson {{goal|65}}
Evans {{goal|76}}

|stadium = Bescot Stadium

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58617,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 5,003

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 10 March 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Brentford

|score = 0–2

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Evans {{goal|6||51}}

|stadium = Griffin Park

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58653,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 7,414

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 13 March 2012

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Colchester United

|score = 1–1

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Gillespie {{goal|56}}

|goals2 = Hoskins {{goal|32}}

|stadium = Colchester Community Stadium

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59534,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 4,572

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 17 March 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 1–1

|team2 = Tranmere Rovers

|goals1 = Evans {{goal|32}}

|goals2 = Akins {{goal|54}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58709,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 17,444

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 20 March 2012

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Notts County

|score = 2–5

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Judge {{goal|77}}
Bishop {{sent off|2|80}}
Kelly {{goal|90+1}}

|goals2 = Quinn {{goal|16}}
Evans {{goal|22}}
Lowton {{goal|27}}
Collins {{goal|45+1}}
Williamson {{goal|89}}

|stadium = Meadow Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58743,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 9,468

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 28 March 2012

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 4–1

|team2 = Chesterfield

|goals1 = Williamson {{goal|38}}
Evans {{goal|49|pen.|60||63}}

|goals2 = Moussa {{goal|44}}

|stadium = Bramall lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58784,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 20,159

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 31 March 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Hartlepool United

|score = 0–1

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Hartley {{sent off|2|84}}

|goals2 = Evans {{goal|79|pen.}}

|stadium = Victoria Park

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58829,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 5,825

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 7 April 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 2–1

|team2 = Bournemouth

|goals1 = Evans {{goal|34}}
Cresswell {{goal|50}}

|goals2 = Hines {{goal|67}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58876,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 18,817

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 10 April 2012

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Rochdale

|score = 2–5

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Kennedy {{goal|3}}
Obadeyi {{goal|68}}

|goals2 = McDonald {{goal|5}}
Evans {{goal|22||45+2}}
Williamson {{goal|25}}
Doyle {{goal|57}}

|stadium = Spotland Stadium

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58922,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 5,309

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 14 April 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 3–1

|team2 = Leyton Orient

|goals1 = Williamson {{goal|42}}
Doyle {{goal|54}}
Evans {{goal|83}}

|goals2 = Lisbie {{goal|12}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~58967,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 18,272

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 21 April 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Milton Keynes Dons

|score = 1–0

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Smith {{goal|16}}
Powell {{sent off|2|66}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Stadium mk

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59022,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 15,938

|result = L

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|date = 28 April 2012

|time = 17:20

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 2–2

|team2 = Stevenage

|goals1 = Cresswell {{goal|63}}
Lowton {{goal|85}}

|goals2 = Byrom {{goal|31}}
Laird {{goal|47}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59069,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 30,043

|result = D

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|date = 5 May 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Exeter City

|score = 2–2

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Gow {{goal|24}}
Bennett {{goal|90+4}}

|goals2 = Williamson {{goal|44}}
McDonald {{goal|47}}
Beattie {{sent off|0|36}}

|stadium = St James Park

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59098,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 6,045

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Semi Final (1st leg)

|date = 11 May 2012

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Stevenage

|score = 0–0

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 =

|goals2 =

|stadium = Lamex Stadium

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~61603,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 5,802

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Semi Final (2nd leg)

|date = 14 May 2012

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 1–0

|team2 = Stevenage

|goals1 = Porter {{goal|85}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~61604,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 21,182

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Final

|date = 26 May 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Huddersfield Town

|score = 0–0 |aet=y

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 =

|goals2 =

|stadium = Wembley, London

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~61612,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 52,100

|result = D

|penalties1 = {{Unbulleted list|Miller {{penmiss}}|Johnson {{penmiss}}|Lee {{penmiss}}|Clarke {{pengoal}}|Arfield {{pengoal}}|Rhodes {{pengoal}}|Roberts {{pengoal}}|Roberts {{pengoal}}|Hunt {{pengoal}}|Morrison {{pengoal}}|Smithies {{pengoal}}}}

|penaltyscore = 8–7

|penalties2 = {{Unbulleted list|{{penmiss}} Williamson|{{pengoal}} Collins|{{Unbulleted list|{{penmiss}} Lowton|{{penmiss}} Taylor|{{pengoal}} Porter|{{pengoal}} Quinn|{{pengoal}} Maguire|{{pengoal}} Doyle|{{pengoal}} O'Halloran|{{pengoal}} Hill|{{penmiss}} Simonsen}}

}}}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Round 1

|date = 12 November 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 3–0

|team2 = Oxford United

|goals1 = Evans {{goal|12||19}}
Flynn {{goal|71}}

|goals2 =

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~61272,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 7,991

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Round 2

|date = 3 December 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 3–2

|team2 = Torquay United

|goals1 = Ellis {{goal|68|o.g.}}
Evans {{goal|69||78}}

|goals2 = Howe {{goal|3}}
Stevens {{goal|90+4}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~61339,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 10,105

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Round 3

|date = 7 January 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 3–1

|team2 = Salisbury City

|goals1 = Porter {{goal|18}}
Evans {{goal|60}}
Webb {{goal|72|o.g.}}

|goals2 = Macklin {{goal|86}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~61422,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 10,488

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Round 4

|date = 28 January 2012

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 0–4

|team2 = Birmingham City

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Redmond {{goal|18}}
Rooney {{goal|38||78}}
Elliott {{goal|58}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~61465,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 18,072

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Round 1

|date = 9 August 2011

|time = 19:30 (postponed to 19:45 due to power-cut)

|team1 = Hartlepool United

|score = 1–1

|aet = yes

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Sweeney {{goal|80}}

|goals2 = Quinn {{goal|29}}

|stadium = Victoria Park

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~59924,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 2,774

|result = D

|penalties1 = {{Unbulleted list|Horwood {{pengoal}}|Poole {{pengoal}}|Luscombe {{pengoal}}|S. Collins {{penmiss}}|Austin {{pengoal}}|Nish {{penmiss}}}}

|penaltyscore = 4–5

|penalties2 = {{Unbulleted list|{{pengoal}} Cresswell|{{pengoal}} N. Collins|{{pengoal}} Montgomery|{{penmiss}} Quinn|{{pengoal}} Lowton|{{pengoal}} Pilliskirk}}

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Round 2

|date = 24 August 2011

|time = 20:00

|team1 = Everton

|score = 3–1

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Cresswell {{goal|31|o.g.}}
Anichebe {{goal|37}}
Arteta {{goal|42}}

|goals2 = Cresswell {{goal|28}}

|stadium = Goodison Park

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~61009,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 17,173

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Round 1

|date = 30 August 2011

|time = 19:30

|team1 = Burton Albion

|score = 1–2

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Richards {{goal|73}}

|goals2 = McAllister {{goal|76}}
Tønne {{goal|80}}

|stadium = Pirelli Stadium

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~60989,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 2,725

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Round 2

|date = 4 October 2011

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Rotherham United

|score = 1–2

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Revell {{goal|69}}

|goals2 = Porter {{goal|9}}
Evans {{goal|90+7}}

|stadium = Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~61107,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 6,737

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|round = Quarter Final

|date = 8 November 2011

|time = 19:45

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 1–1

|team2 = Bradford City

|goals1 = Phillips {{goal|27}}

|goals2 = M. Flynn {{goal|40}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10418~61206,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 5,692

|result = D

|penalties1 = {{Unbulleted list|Porter {{penmiss}}|Collins {{pengoal}}|Phillips {{pengoal}}|Lowton {{pengoal}}|Doyle {{pengoal}}|Maguire {{penmiss}}|McDonald {{pengoal}}|Tønne {{penmiss}} }}

|penaltyscore = 5–6

|penalties2 = {{Unbulleted list|{{penmiss}} M. Flynn|{{pengoal}} Fagan|{{pengoal}} Jones|{{pengoal}} Devitt|{{pengoal}} Seip|{{penmiss}}O'Brien|{{pengoal}} Ramsden|{{pengoal}} Mitchell}}

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 9 July 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield

|score = 1–1

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Purkiss {{goal|74}}

|goals2 = Philliskirk {{goal|35}}

|stadium = Coach and Horses Ground, Dronfield

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Reactions/0,,10418~2389493,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 2,053

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 12 July 2011

|time = 19:30

|team1 = Worksop Town

|score = 0–1

|team2 = Sheffield United XI

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Gregory {{goal|33}}

|stadium = Sandy Lane, Worksop

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Reactions/0,,10418~2391386,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 1,364

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 18 July 2011

|time = 18:30

|team1 = Sliema Wanderers

|score = 1–3

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Lima {{goal| |pen.}}

|goals2 = Doyle {{goal|7}}
Cresswell {{goal|15|pen.}}
Maguire {{goal|22|}}

|stadium = Ta' Qali Stadium, Attard, Malta

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Reactions/0,,10418~2395895,00.html (Report)]

|attendance =

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 20 July 2011

|time = 18:30

|team1 = Hibernians

|score = 1–2

|team2 = Sheffield United

|goals1 = Dos Santos {{goal|15|pen.}}

|goals2 = Bogdanović {{goal|3}}
McAllister{{goal|57}}
Maguire {{sent off|0|15}}

|stadium = Paola Stadium, Malta

|report = [http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/hibernians_1_sheffield_united_2_match_report_1_3599398 (Report)]

|attendance =

|result = W

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 26 July 2011

|time = 19:30

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 0–1

|team2 = Doncaster Rovers

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Gillett {{goal|72}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Reactions/0,,10418~2402451,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 5,002

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 27 July 2011

|time = 19:30

|team1 = Alfreton Town

|score = 2–1

|team2 = Sheffield United XI

|goals1 = Clayton {{goal|32}}, {{goal|55}}

|goals2 = Tønne {{goal|35}}

|stadium = North Street, Derbyshire

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/ReservesReport/0,,10418~2402963,00.html (Report)]

|attendance =

|result = L

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 31 July 2011

|time = 15:00

|team1 = Sheffield United

|score = 1–1

|team2 = Blackpool

|goals1 = Porter {{goal|42}}

|goals2 = Sutherland {{goal|78}}

|stadium = Bramall Lane

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/Reactions/0,,10418~2406413,00.html (Report)]

|attendance = 5,696

|result = D

}}

{{football box collapsible

|date = 2 August 2011

|time = 19:30

|team1 = Stocksbridge Park Steels

|score = 0–4

|team2 = Sheffield United XI

|goals1 =

|goals2 = Philliskirk {{goal|24}}
Oates {{goal|32}}
Conneely {{goal|35}}
Oates {{goal| }}

|stadium = Bracken Moor, Stocksbridge

|report = [http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/ReservesReport/0,,10418~2408063,00.html (Report)]

|attendance =

|result = W

}}

• Ched Evans{{cite news|title=Evans named in League One team|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120422/evans-named-in-league-one-team_2293324_2744947|access-date=23 April 2012|publisher=football-league.co.uk|date=23 April 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130420035518/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120422/evans-named-in-league-one-team_2293324_2744947|archive-date=20 April 2013|url-status=dead}}
• Harry Maguire
• Stephen Quinn

• December: Danny Wilson{{cite news|title=Boss nets gong|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2567989,00.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121223134609/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2567989,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 December 2012|access-date=6 January 2012|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=6 January 2012}}

• March: Ched Evans{{cite news|title=Blades striker Ched Evans named Player of the Month|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-blades-striker-ched-evans-named-player-of-the-month-1-4424219|access-date=7 April 2012|publisher=The Sheffield Star|date=6 April 2012}}{{Dead link|date=February 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

• August: Harry Maguire{{cite news|title=Maguire scoops League award|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2452652,00.html|access-date=16 September 2011|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=16 September 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121223202145/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2452652,00.html|archive-date=23 December 2012|url-status=dead}}

• Harry Maguire{{cite news | title = Shirecliffe in–brief | newspaper = United! The Original – Matchday Magazine | page = 49 | date = 28 April 2012 }}

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• 6/7 August: Stephen Quinn, Harry Maguire{{cite news|title=League 1 Team of the Week|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20110808/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2414447|access-date=8 August 2011|publisher=football-league.co.uk|date=8 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111129145250/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20110808/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2414447|archive-date=29 November 2011|url-status=dead}}
• 27/28 August: Stephen Quinn{{cite news|title=Quinny picks up league accolade|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2436437,00.html|access-date=31 August 2011|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=31 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215324/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2436437,00.html|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}
• 3/4 September: Neill Collins, Chris Porter, Stephen Quinn{{cite news|title=Trio in League team|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2441869,00.html|access-date=5 September 2011|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=5 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044638/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2441869,00.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}
• 17/18 September: Michael Doyle{{cite news|title=Doyle named in npower team of the Week|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2456613,00.html|access-date=21 September 2011|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=20 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234454/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2456613,00.html|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}
• 15/16 October: Lee Williamson{{cite news|title=League 1 Team of the Week|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111017/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2482222|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130420120758/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111017/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2482222|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 April 2013|access-date=17 October 2011|publisher=football-league.co.uk|date=20 October 2011}}
• 29/30 October: Matt Phillips{{cite news|title=League 1 Team of the Week|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111031/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2501330|access-date=1 November 2011|publisher=football-league.co.uk|date=30 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103232432/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111031/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2501330|archive-date=3 November 2011|url-status=dead}}
• 19/20 November: Matthew Lowton{{cite news|title=League 1 Team of the Week|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111121/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2522783|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130420040552/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111121/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2522783|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 April 2013|access-date=22 November 2011|publisher=football-league.co.uk|date=21 November 2011}}
• 25/26 November: Matthew Lowton{{cite news|title=League 1 Team of the Week|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111128/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2530701|access-date=29 November 2011|publisher=football-league.co.uk|date=28 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111130230639/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111128/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2530701|archive-date=30 November 2011|url-status=dead}}

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• 10/11 December: Ched Evans, Matthew Lowton{{cite news|title=League 1 Team of the Week|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111212/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2545533|access-date=12 December 2011|publisher=football-league.co.uk|date=12 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801050023/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20111212/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2545533|archive-date=1 August 2013|url-status=dead}}
• 15/16 January: Richard Cresswell, Stephen Quinn, Steve Simonsen{{cite news|title=League 1 Team of the Week|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120116/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2578981|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130420151845/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120116/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2578981|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 April 2013|access-date=17 January 2012|publisher=football-league.co.uk|date=16 January 2012}}
• 11/12 February: Ched Evans, Matthew Lowton, Kevin McDonald{{cite news|title=League 1 Team of the Week|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120213/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2606870|access-date=13 February 2012|publisher=football-league.co.uk|date=13 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120216035141/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120213/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2606870|archive-date=16 February 2012|url-status=dead}}
• 18/19 February: Ched Evans, Lecsinel Jean-François{{cite news|title=League 1 Team of the Week|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120220/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2617030/0,,10794,00.html|access-date=24 February 2012|publisher=football-league.co.uk|date=20 February 2012}}
• 10/11 March: Matt Hill{{cite news|title=League 1 Team of the Week|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120312/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2656665|access-date=13 March 2012|publisher=football-league.co.uk|date=12 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316003255/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120312/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2656665|archive-date=16 March 2012|url-status=dead}}
• 31 March / 1 April: Ched Evans, Harry Maguire{{cite news|title=Duo selected|url=http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2711530,00.html|access-date=2 April 2012|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=2 April 2012|archive-date=4 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404024551/http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2711530,00.html|url-status=live}}
• 14/15 April: Ched Evans, Lee Williamson{{cite news|title=League 1 Team of the Week|url=http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120416/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2734419|access-date=17 April 2012|publisher=football-league.co.uk|date=16 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421055318/http://www.football-league.co.uk/league1/news/20120416/league-1-team-of-the-week_2293324_2734419|archive-date=21 April 2012|url-status=dead}}

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• August: Stephen Quinn{{cite news | title = Quinny nets first Player of the Month award | newspaper = United! The Original – Matchday Magazine | pages = 19 | date = 13 September 2011 }}
• September: Neill Collins{{cite news|title=Neill nets monthly award at the Lane|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheffield-united/neill_nets_monthly_award_at_the_lane_1_3847675|access-date=7 October 2011|publisher=The Sheffield Star|date=7 October 2011}}
• October: Ched Evans
• November: Ched Evans{{cite news | title = Ched scoops monthly double | newspaper = United! The Original – Matchday Magazine | pages = 27 | date = 3 December 2011 }}
• December: Ched Evans{{cite news | title = Cheds Hat-trick | newspaper = United! The Original – Matchday Magazine | pages = 23 | date = 28 January 2012 }}

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• January: Kevin McDonald{{cite news | title = Macca takes January award | newspaper = United! The Original – Matchday Magazine | pages = 25 | date = 29 February 2012 }}
• February: Steve Simonsen{{cite news | title = Vote for your March player of the month | newspaper = United! The Original – Matchday Magazine | pages = 25 | date = 28 March 2012 }}
• March: Ched Evans
• April: Lee Williamson{{cite web|url=http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2758522,00.html|title=April Player of the Month – Lee Williamson|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=3 May 2012|access-date=4 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052319/http://origin-www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2758522,00.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}

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• Player of the Year: Harry Maguire{{cite news|title=Harry's a star at End of Season awards|url=http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2755031,00.html|access-date=30 April 2012|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=30 April 2012|archive-date=2 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120502124815/http://www.sufc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10418~2755031,00.html|url-status=live}}
• Young Player of the Year: Harry Maguire
• Goal of the Season: Nick Montgomery (vs. Tranmere Rovers)

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