Sheffield United formed in March 1889 on the recommendation of Sir Charles
Clegg to run in conjunction with Sheffield United Cricket Club, Sheffield
United played their first game in August of that year, beating Sheffield
Club 3-1. That season also saw them make their FA Cup bow and they reached
the second round before losing 13-0 to Bolton. In May 1892, United were
handed a place in the new Second Division and won promotion at the first
attempt, remaining in the top division until 1934. During this period,Sheffield
United won the FA Cup four times, in 1899, 1902, 1915, and 1925, and
the First Division title in 1898.Sheffield United returned to the top
division in 1939. 1949-1976 saw Unitedt move between divisions seven
times but by 1981, they were playing in the old Fourth Division. By
1990 they were once again back in the top division thanks to Dave Bassett
and became one of the founding members of the Premier League in 1992.
They were relegated the following season and remained in the old First
Division, or the Championship, until promotion after finishing second
in the 2005/06 campaign.
Stadium Address: Cherry Street, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU
Capacity: 30,000
Ticket Info Hotline: 0870 7871799
Sheffield United Football Club official web site : http://www.sufc.co.uk
CLUB HONOURS
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
1897-98
CHARITY/COMMUNITY SHIELD WINNERS
F.A. CUP WINNERS
1899, 1902, 1915, 1925
LEAGUE CUP
