Patrick Bamford's early strike gives the Blades the advantage at Field Mill in a Carabao Cup first-round rematch with historyPatrick Bamford wasted no time putting Sheffield United ahead in their Carabao Cup first-round clash against Mansfield Town, scoring early to give the Blades a 1-0 lead at Field Mill. The match, kicked off at 4pm BST on August 9, represents the first cup meeting between the two sides in the Carabao Cup, though their recent history carries a sting that Sheffield United would very much like to erase. Sheffield United arrived at Field Mill with what you might call motivated body language. Bamford delivers on his billingBamford’s early goal was precisely the kind of statement Sheffield United needed. Bamford’s 12 Championship goals last season represent a solid baseline, but Sheffield United will want more if they have ambitions of pushing for promotion.