On a bitterly cold Friday night under the lights of Bramall Lane, it was the home side who came out on top in a close Yorkshire Derby match.
The game had everything you could want in a derby game; fierce challenges, chances at both ends, a brilliant stadium atmosphere and even a red card.
Ultimately the two sides were separated by a goal from Daniel Jebbison. Jebbison fired home from six yards out following good passing combination from Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jayden Bogle and Illiman Ndiaye.
The Blades then struggled to create any major chances, with Jebbison's shot saved by the hand of Hull's keeper Matt Ingram.
Hull City, meanwhile, had a chance to equalise through Aaron Connolly. The on-loan Brighton Hove Albion forward latched onto a pass by Oscar Estupinan but his shot from a tight angle was saved by Wes Foderingham.
As the game went on, Hull became the dominant team with good spells of possession, albeit struggling in the final third with a lack of quality.
Hull's dominance further increased after the substitution that saw Benjamin Tetteh enter the field, acting as a focal point for any Hull attacks.
However, Tetteh went from hero to zero and received a straight red card after a headbutt on fellow substitute Oli McBurnie.
Hull were then down to 10 men and could not salvage anything from the game.
Jebbison shines when given a Championship opportunity
This was Daniel Jebbison's first Championship start of the season since the first match of the season, away at Watford.
After an injury to Oli McBurnie and Billy Sharp needing a rest, it was Jebbison's turn to step up and he immediately did that just four minutes into the game. His goal proved to be the only difference between the two sides.
He had scored this season, but that was in the FA Cup versus Milwall earlier in the month, making this one his first Championship goal of the season. He will be hoping there is many more to come.
Blades prove themselves defensively
Despite the constant flurry of Hull attacks, Sheffield United defended brilliantly.
The three centre-halves of Jack Robinson, John Egan and Anel Ahmedhodzic blocked every ball they could, made every tackle and even helped out on the odd occasion with attacks.
They dealt well with the physical demands of Oscar Estupinan and later Tetteh. All three defenders, as well as Foderingham, will be pleased they kept their much-deserved clean sheet.
Hull battled well against top opposition
At times during the game you would be forgiven for forgetting which side was sitting second and which was sitting 16th at the start of the game. Hull held their own against top opposition, something Liam Rosenior should be really impressed with.
They should have created better opportunities in the final third, but their build-up play was really nice to watch.
Rosenior has the team playing for the badge again and that is only a good thing.
Seri shows off talent against Premier League quality midfield
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Jean Michael Seri joined Hull City in the summer from Fulham, having never really made the impact expected of him when he first moved to London.
However, since joining the Tigers he was been remarkable, especially in Friday night's game.
As mentioned, Hull's build-up play was exceptional and that all stemmed from Seri. He spread quality passes out to the wings, up the field to the strikers and rarely passed the ball sideways.
Even when Hull did not have possession, his work rate to get back, defend and win the ball back was exceptional.
He was Hull's best player against a midfield who all have links to the Premier League, Sander Berge and Ollie Norwood playing for The Blades in the top division while Tommy Doyle is on loan from Manchester City.
If there is one thing Seri could improve on, it would be his set pieces, however that is one of few complaints anyone could have on him on the night.
