Sheffield United can achieve a rare four-game winning streak away to Blackburn Rovers when the two sides meet in the Championship this week. The Blades head to Ewood Park in strong recent form against Rovers, but are still searching for their first away league victory of the current campaign.
According to a BBC Sport statistical preview, United have won each of their last three visits to Blackburn in all competitions. This includes a 2-1 victory in this season's EFL Cup back in August. A win this time would mark the first time since the period between 1949 and 1953 that Sheffield United have won four consecutive away matches against Rovers.
How have Sheffield United started the season?
Sheffield United currently sit 15th in the Championship table with six points from their opening fixtures. Their form on the road has been solid if unspectacular, with two draws from two away league games so far. Only on three previous occasions in the club's long history, in 1898-99, 1984-85, and 2012-13, have they begun a league season with three straight away draws. Securing a win at Blackburn would break that potential pattern.
The team's preparations are impacted by several absences. Currently sidelined are Femi Seriki, Harrison Burrows, Ryan One, Tahith Chong, and Jaïro Riedewald. Their availability for the upcoming fixtures will be a factor for the coaching staff to manage.
What is the recent history between these teams?
The head-to-head record heavily favours Sheffield United in recent meetings at Ewood Park. Beyond the cup win this August, United also recorded a 3-1 league victory there last April. For Blackburn, a defeat would mean suffering back-to-back home league losses for the first time since November 2025, following a recent 1-2 defeat to Queens Park Rangers.
Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray has a mixed record against the Blades. The BBC notes that Mowbray has lost five of his last seven league games against Sheffield United, winning just two of those encounters. This includes four defeats in his last five such matches.
What does the squad look like ahead of the match?
Sheffield United's squad depth is being tested early in the season. The list of injured players is a concern, with multiple first-team options unavailable. Fans can track the recovery progress of these players on the club's dedicated injuries page. Managerial decisions will be important in selecting a side capable of extending the positive run at a ground that has recently been a happy hunting ground.
With both teams separated by just one point in the lower mid-table standings, the match carries significance beyond the historical narrative. A win for United could provide a platform to climb the table, while Blackburn will be desperate to stop the rot at home and against this particular opponent. The next fixture for Sheffield United after this trip is a home encounter, details of which are available on the club's official schedule.
