
Of the twenty-seven games played, it's Sheffield United that hold the overall lead, with twelve wins to the Saddlers' seven. There have also been eight draws during the fixture's history.
Their first meeting took place at Bramall Lane, on Saturday, 7th January 1893, and ended 3-0 to the Blades.
Later in the season, on Saturday, 15th April, the Saddlers, who were then known as Walsall Town Swifts, held United to a one-all draw.
The match, which was played at the Chuckery, would be the final game the Saddlers played at the ground before they eventually relocated to West Bromwich Road, after a brief two-game stay at the Oval in Wednesbury.
Their most recent meeting took place in front of 20,209 fans at Bramall Lane on Saturday, 20th December 2014, and ended all-square with one goal-apiece. Tom Bradshaw equalising for the Saddlers following Chris O'Grady's opener just a few minutes earlier.
Walsall captain Adam Chambers was the only player to be booked by referee Graham Horwood.