[4] On 4 May, following a 3–1 home defeat against Nottingham Forest, the club equaled Swindon Town's record of most goals conceded in the Premier League in 1993–94, with 100.

[6] On the final matchday of the season, Sheffield United suffered a 3–0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, setting a new record of 104 goals conceded.

This also resulted in a goal difference of –69, matching Derby County's negative record from the aforementioned 2007–08 season.

[69] Win Draw Loss Fixtures Sheffield United entered in the third round, and were drawn away to Gillingham.

[76][77] Win Draw Loss Fixtures Sheffield United entered in the second round, and were drawn at home to Lincoln City.