Sheffield United break horror record for most goals CONCEDED in a single Premier League season as Abdoulaye Doucoure makes it 101 and counting against the Blades

Sheffield United have set a Premier League record in disastrous fashion after conceding the highest number of goals in the competition's history. 

Chris Wilder's side were already relegated after winning just 16 points during a difficult first season back in the English top flight. 

And while the Blades avoided breaking Derby's record for the lowest-number of points won over a Premier League season, which still stands at 11, Everton broke United hearts as Wes Foderingham let yet another ball slip through his fingers. 

Abdoulaye Doucoure struck at Goodison Park to add further misery to a truly grim campaign for Sheffield United and their fans. 

The visitors have now conceded 101 goals to break Swindon's inglorious record, which was set during the 1993-94 campaign. 

In news that will likely make the pain only sharper for the travelling fans, the Robins achieved the total during a 42-game season - while it has taken the Blades just 37. 

The next closest team to have conceded in vast number will look to rectify their reputation upon their Premier League return next season, as Ipswich Town prepare to better their record of 93 goals conceded during the 1995-96 season. 

Sheffield United had already roundly beaten Derby's 38-game-season total of 89, which the Rams achieved during their dismal 2007-08 campaign. 

This season, Wilder's side are also streets ahead of the next closest team, relegation-threatened Luton Town, who have let in 78 goals. 

Issues up front have also plagued the soon-to-be Championship side, giving them a mammoth goal difference of minus-66 - 31 more than the team sitting 19th in the table as things stand, Burnley. 

Burnley were relegated after defeat to Newcastle at St James' Park put them mathematically out of a sight of a second consecutive term in the Premier League. 

Speaking after relegation had been confirmed, Wilder said that in some of their games, 'the white flag had gone up.'

'That has been unacceptable,' the head coach added. 

But the veteran manager remains full of renewed force to ensure that Sheffield United immediately bounce back after a season in the Championship. 

When asked if he had the desire to lead the side back up, Wilder said: 'Definitely, more than any time in my career. 

'It needs work, it needs a lot of time putting into it. It needs a plan, some big decisions.

'There is a cycle of player who may be coming to the end at the football club, who have been outstanding servants.

'We need to freshen it up and I'm as keen and committed and have as big a desire as I've ever had to be front and centre of that with my coaches.

'The biggest thing is the mentality of the football club and what it means to be a Sheffield United player, which I believe I recognise. I know what that looks like.'