In doing so, Dave Bassett’s side – which included one Chris Wilder – secured back-to-back promotions and were to enjoy many more memorable times in the top-flight.
See if you can spot yourself, or anyone you know, in our gallery from the game, which also features match action and dressing-room celebrations.
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The promotion party gets under way on the pitch at Leicester Photo: jpi
2. Blades fans took over Filbert Street
Sheffield United v Leicester City - 5 May 1990 Photo: Peter Tuffrey
3. Party time
The promotion party gets under way on the pitch at Leicester Photo: jpi
4. Tony Agana in Action
Sheffield United v Leicester City - 5 May 1990 Photo: Peter Tuffrey