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Swansea vs Sheffield United Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
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Match Date | Saturday 22 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue | Swansea.com Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Swansea and Sheffield United have been confirmed.
Swansea Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Lawrence Vigouroux, Josh Tymon, Ben Cabango, Stephen Welsh, Filip Lissah, Joseph Opoku, Jay Fulton, Moussa Yeo, Marko Stamenic, Elijah Just, Adam Idah
Substitutes: Zan Vipotnik, Leo Walta, Eom Ji-Sung, Joshua Key, Ronald, Melker Widell, Ross Stewart, Tiago Parente, Andy Fisher
Sheffield United Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Michael Cooper, Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, Femi Seriki, Sam McCallum, Joe Rothwell, Sydie Peck, Callum O'Hare, Oliver Arblaster, Harrison Burrows, Patrick Bamford
Substitutes: Romelle Donovan, Matt Doherty, Jamal Baptiste, Thomas Cannon, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Jamie Shackleton, Tyrese Campbell, Jairo Riedewald, Adam Davies
Swansea vs Sheffield United Immediate Reaction
Swansea
Swansea line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Lawrence Vigouroux starting in goal. Ben Cabango and Stephen Welsh partner in central defence, flanked by Filip Lissah and Josh Tymon, while Jay Fulton and Marko Stamenic anchor the midfield behind Elijah Just, Joseph Opoku, and Moussa Yeo, with Adam Idah leading the attack.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United also deploy a 4-2-3-1 setup, featuring Michael Cooper in goal behind a defensive unit of Femi Seriki, Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, and Sam McCallum. Joe Rothwell and Oliver Arblaster form the central midfield pairing, supporting Callum O'Hare, Sydie Peck, and Harrison Burrows in attacking roles behind striker Patrick Bamford.
Swansea vs Sheffield United Reactive Bet Builder
Our featured bet builder for this match highlights key player selections across both teams. It features Patrick Bamford to record Over 0.5 shots on target and Over 2.5 total shots, alongside Sam McCallum and Ronald Martins both to be shown a card during the contest.
Swansea vs Sheffield United Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both teams naming competitive 4-2-3-1 starting lineups, a closely contested encounter is expected at the Swansea.com Stadium. Swansea hold home advantage, but Sheffield United boast attacking threat upfront, pointing towards a balanced fixture.
Score Prediction: 1-1
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