Sheffield United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, Championship 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sheffield United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — Championship at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 5 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Bolton Wanderers FC 5 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 5 | 11 |
| 2 | Swansea City AFC | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | Bristol City FC | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Bristol City FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 10 | Charlton Athletic FC | 5 | 10 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 5 | 9 |
| 12 | Millwall FC | 5 | 9 |
| 13 | West Ham United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 14 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 5 | 8 |
| 15 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 5 | 8 |
| 16 | Birmingham City FC | 5 | 7 |
| 17 | Wrexham AFC | 5 | 6 |
| 18 | Norwich City FC | 5 | 6 |
| 19 | Stoke City FC | 5 | 6 |
| 20 | Portsmouth FC | 5 | 6 |
| 21 | Sheffield United FC | 5 | 6 |
| 22 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 5 | 5 |
| 23 | Lincoln City FC | 5 | 5 |
| 24 | Lincoln City FC | 5 | 5 |
| 25 | Watford FC | 5 | 5 |
| 26 | Southampton FC | 5 | 4 |
| 27 | Derby County FC | 5 | 4 |
| 28 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 5 | 4 |
| 29 | Cardiff City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 30 | Preston North End FC | 5 | 3 |
| 31 | Burnley FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Aug | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Aug | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 May | Derby County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | Preston North End FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Aug | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Aug | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | Preston North End FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 May | Stockport County FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 May | Bradford City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Sheffield United FC | Bolton Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #28 |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 1 / 3 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 3 |
| 6 | Scored | 4 |
| 7 | Conceded | 9 |
| -1 | GD | -5 |
| 1.20 | PPG | 0.80 |
| 20% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
17%
Clean Sheets
Bolton Wanderers FC this season
Bolton Wanderers FC this season
Sheffield United FC are 21st (6 pts). Bolton Wanderers FC are 28th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sheffield United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/2
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Bolton Wanderers FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/2
76+
–/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sheffield United FC
| Patrick Bamford | 2 G | 1 A |
| Thomas Cannon | 2 G |
Bolton Wanderers FC
| Sam Dalby | 2 G | |
| Thierry Gale | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Sheffield United FC gets underway.
- 1' The deadlock is broken! Xavier Simons gets on the scoresheet on 1 minutes.
- 4' Brilliant from the ! Japhet Tanganga makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 4.
- 9' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 14' Supporters expect more eagerness from Thierry Gale, as he is very good at scoring at Bramall Lane with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 19' England international Tyrese Campbell has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 24' Sheffield United FC currently sit 15 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 34' Sheffield United FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Patrick Bamford scoring 1 goals.
- 39' It’s gonna be a card for Larra.
- 44' Jack Bonham, a Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' Another substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC to replace Larra by Lewis Brunt on 46 minute.
- 49' Controversy at the stadium! John McAtee argues furiously but the card stands.
- 50' John McAtee is having his name booked by the referee on 50.
- 55' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' Sheffield United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bolton Wanderers FC backline.
- 61' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Jairo Riedewald is replaced by Kalvin Phillips.
- 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Akin Famewo made 21 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 67' Sam Dalby is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
- 68' Patrick Bamford is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 73' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sheffield United FC that had 370 games and scored 441 goals.
- 75' Time for substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC. John McAtee is replaced by Ruben Rodrigues.
- 79' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Ben Brereton is replaced by Jamie Shackleton on 79 minute.
- 81' Max Conway has so much to prove this time. He replaces Akin Famewo on 81 minute.
- 86' Sam McCallum makes way for Rhys Norrington-Davies at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
- 90' Another substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC to replace Xavier Simons by Ethan Erhahon on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Sheffield United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 8
- 44
-
23
Tyrese Campbell ↓ Thomas Cannon 61'
- 45
-
22
Ben Brereton ↓ Jamie Shackleton 79'
- 1
- 3
- 5
- 25
- 11
-
42
Sydie Peck ↓ Ollie Arblaster 61'
Bench
-
30
Rhys Norrington-Davies ↑ 86'
- 17
- 2
-
27
Kalvin Phillips ↑ 61'
-
16
Jamie Shackleton ↑ 79'
- 7
- 33
-
4
Ollie Arblaster ↑ 61'
-
9
Thomas Cannon ↑ 61'
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 8
- 6
- 1
-
45
John McAtee ↓ Ruben Rodrigues 75'
-
14
Akin Famewo ↓ Max Conway 81'
-
22
Larra ↓ Lewis Brunt 46'
-
11
Thierry Gale ↓ Jayden Nelson 81'
- 3
- 16
- 10
-
4
Xavier Simons ↓ Ethan Erhahon 90'
Bench
-
21
Ethan Erhahon ↑ 90'
- 39
- 18
- 31
-
20
Ruben Rodrigues ↑ 75'
-
5
Lewis Brunt ↑ 46'
-
26
Jayden Nelson ↑ 81'
-
25
Max Conway ↑ 81'
- 7
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Billy Sharp | 1 |
| Sam Dalby | 1 |
| Xavier Simons | 1 |
| Patrick Bamford | 1 |
| Kieron Freeman | 1 |
| Japhet Tanganga | 1 |
| John Fleck | 1 |
| Romelle Donovan | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2026-09-01
Sheffield United FC
3–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2026-08-29
Cardiff City FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
2026-08-22
Swansea City AFC
0–0
Sheffield United FC
D
2026-08-15
Sheffield United FC
0–0
Birmingham City FC
D
2026-05-02
Derby County FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2026-04-25
Sheffield United FC
2–3
Preston North End FC
L
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2026-09-01
Sheffield United FC
3–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2026-08-29
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
L
2026-08-22
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2026-08-15
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Preston North End FC
W
2026-05-24
Bolton Wanderers FC
4–1
Stockport County FC
W
2026-05-14
Bradford City AFC
0–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.89
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
42%
Sheffield United FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
10.5%
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.7%
3 – 0
6.4%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.5%
4 – 0
3%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Bolton Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 23% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.