3 – The number of home defeats for The Blades on their way to the League One title last season
4 – The last five encounters at Bramall Lane have produced four draws
5 – We are without a win on the opening day since 2011, four draws and one defeat
8 – Draws between the two sides
9 – Sheffield United wins in this fixture
12 – Brentford wins over The Blades
14 – Chris Wilder's side conceded just 14 goals in 23 home games last season
17 – Only Chris Wood (19) has been involved in more Sky Bet Championship goals than Jota and Lasse Vibe since the start of 2017.
30 – Billy Sharp was the top scorer in League One last campaign, although he has failed to score in five meetings with Brentford
73 – Total goals in Brentford's away league games last term
1982 – The last time The Bees won away at Sheffield United, a 2-1 victory thanks to goals from Bob Booker and Francis Joseph.
There will be Pay on the Day from Away Ticket Office at Bramall Lane tomorrow, cash only, from 1.30pm
Adults £2960+ £2318-21 £18Students with ID £18Under-18 £16