This will be the first Premier League meeting between these teams since a goalless draw at Bramall Lane in March 1994.
Sheffield United drew at Chelsea before the international break and head into Saturday's match lying one point and three places above Southampton, who are have taken four points from their last two matches.
Team news
Sheffield United will need to assess David McGoldrick and Callum Robinson after the Republic of Ireland duo picked up injuries while on international duty.
Saints midfielder Nathan Redmond (ankle) and defender Kevin Danso (suspended) will miss out and Moussa Djenepo is a doubt.
But Ralph Hasenhuttl can call upon Michael Obafemi and Ryan Bertrand, who have recovered from injury.
Did you know?
Sheffield United are aiming to avoid losing consecutive home matches in the Premier League for only the second time, having last done so in March 1993 under Dave Bassett.
Excluding own goals, all four of the Blades' goals this season have been scored by British or Irish players. In Premier League history, 90 per cent of the club's goals have been netted by British or Irish players, the third-highest share behind Blackpool's 98 per cent and Oldham's 94 per cent.
Southampton have won their last two away matches in all competitions without conceding a goal. They last won three on the road without conceding in March 1986.
Saints are looking to win consecutive Premier League away matches for the first time since March 2017, when Claude Puel was in charge.
Match officials
Referee: Lee Mason. Assistants: Marc Perry, Mark Scholes. Fourth official: Ben Toner. VAR: John Brooks. Assistant VAR: Darren Cann.
