Stoke City FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 13 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 13 games · 19 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Hugh Gilroy (England)
4 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 9.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough FC | 13 | 28 |
| 2 | Swansea City AFC | 13 | 26 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 13 | 24 |
| 4 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 13 | 24 |
| 5 | Southampton FC | 13 | 23 |
| 6 | Birmingham City FC | 13 | 23 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 13 | 23 |
| 8 | West Ham United FC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Millwall FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Portsmouth FC | 12 | 18 |
| 14 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 15 | Bristol City FC | 13 | 18 |
| 16 | Norwich City FC | 13 | 15 |
| 17 | Lincoln City FC | 13 | 15 |
| 18 | Cardiff City FC | 13 | 14 |
| 19 | Wrexham AFC | 13 | 14 |
| 20 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 13 | 14 |
| 21 | Charlton Athletic FC | 13 | 14 |
| 22 | Watford FC | 13 | 11 |
| 23 | Burnley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Derby County FC | 13 | 7 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 13 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Watford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Sep | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | Norwich City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | Stoke City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Sep | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Sep | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Sep | Norwich City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Sep | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Aug | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Stoke City FC | Sheffield United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #10 |
| 23 | Points | 19 |
| 13 | Played | 13 |
| 7 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 5 / 4 / 4 |
| 20 | Scored | 17 |
| 16 | Conceded | 15 |
| +4 | GD | +2 |
| 1.77 | PPG | 1.46 |
| 54% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
Stoke City FC are 7th (23 pts). Sheffield United FC are 10th (19 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
5/3
31-45
3/–
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
3/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sheffield United FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/4
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/2
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stoke City FC
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 3 A |
| Jack McGlynn | 3 G | 2 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
Sheffield United FC
| Patrick Bamford | 5 G | 1 A |
| Thomas Cannon | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Stoke City FC is hosting Sheffield United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' It looks surprising Sheffield United FC does not make any changes. Lamine Cisse has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' It’s gonna be a card for Kalvin Phillips.
- 15' Stoke City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield United FC backline.
- 20' Stoke City FC currently sit 13 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Bangladesh international Hamza Choudhury has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 32' A moment of madness from Justin Devenny on 32 minutes earns him a card. Stoke City FC will be frustrated.
- 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 42' The travelling Sheffield United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 43' It’s a booking for Stoke City FC player. Maksym Taloverov gets a card.
- 48' It’s high time Mark Robins made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 51' The England midfielder Kalvin Phillips breaks the deadlock on 51 minutes. 0-1!
- 54' It’s gonna be a card for Ollie Arblaster.
- 55' Sheffield United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 55.
- 60' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' The referee shows Stoke City FC player a card on 63.
- 64' Sam Gallagher gets the nod from Stoke City FC. He replaces El Hadji Soumare and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' A tactical swap from Sheffield United FC — Thomas Cannon on, Ollie Arblaster off on 67 minutes.
- 69' The referee has no hesitation. Rhys Norrington-Davies is booked for Sheffield United FC — card on 69.
- 74' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 78' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jack McGlynn makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 80' Stoke City FC ring the changes. Eric Bocat has done his job and it is now time for Luca Bombino to step up.
- 81' Stoke City FC make a change. Justin Devenny trudges off to be replaced by Million Manhoef on 81 minutes.
- 86' Sam Gallagher makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Stoke City FC are in front.
- 88' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Jamal Baptiste is replaced by Romelle Donovan.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Stoke City FC players.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 16
- 5
- 2
- 8
-
17
Eric Bocat ↓ Luca Bombino 80'
- 1
- 13
- 7
-
11
Lamine Cisse ↓ George Hirst 64'
- 40
- 27
Bench
- 23
-
20
Sam Gallagher ↑ 64'
- 4
-
15
George Hirst ↑ 64'
- 24
-
42
Million Manhoef ↑ 81'
- 19
-
22
Junior Tchamadeu ↑ 64'
-
21
Luca Bombino ↑ 80'
Coach
Mark Robins
Sheffield United FC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 30
- 8
- 27
-
45
Patrick Bamford ↓ Jordan Ayew 80'
-
22
Ben Brereton ↓ Tahith Chong 80'
- 1
- 15
- 5
- 33
-
4
Ollie Arblaster ↓ Thomas Cannon 67'
- 42
Bench
-
10
Jordan Ayew ↑ 80'
- 17
- 2
-
16
Jamie Shackleton ↑ 80'
- 7
-
19
Tahith Chong ↑ 80'
- 25
-
9
Thomas Cannon ↑ 67'
-
11
Romelle Donovan ↑ 88'
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jayden Bogle | 2 |
| Enda Stevens | 1 |
| Iliman Ndiaye | 1 |
| Sam Vokes | 1 |
| Ryan Shawcross | 1 |
| Nick Powell | 1 |
| Lys Mousset | 1 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Sheffield United FC Form
2026-09-19
Stoke City FC
2–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2026-09-13
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2026-09-08
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2026-09-05
Sheffield United FC
1–3
Norwich City FC
L
2026-09-01
Sheffield United FC
3–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2026-08-29
Cardiff City FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.46
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Sheffield United FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stoke City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
57%
Stoke City FC or Sheffield United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.