
Get the latest Sheffield United vs Bolton confirmed lineups, team news, match odds, and expert prediction ahead of this key Championship fixture.
Sheffield United vs Bolton Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | Bramall Lane |
The starting lineups for Tuesday's Championship fixture between Sheffield United and Bolton have been confirmed.
Sheffield United Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Michael Cooper, Sam McCallum, Mark McGuinness, Tyrese Campbell, Japhet Tanganga, Romelle Donovan, Sydie Peck, Hamza Choudhury, Jairo Riedewald, Ben Brereton, Patrick Bamford
Substitutes: Joe Rothwell, Jamie Shackleton, Kalvin Phillips, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Thomas Cannon, Jamal Baptiste, Oliver Arblaster, Adam Davies, Matt Doherty
Bolton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Jack Bonham, Ben Davies, Chris Forino, Akin Famewo, Gaizka Larrazabal, Josh Sheehan, Xavier Simons, Samuel Iling-Junior, John McAtee, Thierry Gale, Sam Dalby
Substitutes: Kyliane Dong, Max Conway, Gavin Bazunu, Rúben Rodrigues, Jayden Nelson, Ethan Erhahon, Eoin Toal, Lewis Brunt, Ryan Hardie
Sheffield United vs Bolton Immediate Reaction
Sheffield United
Sheffield United line up in a 4-4-2 formation for this clash against Bolton, with Michael Cooper starting between the posts. Ben Brereton and Patrick Bamford spearhead the attack, supported by a midfield featuring Romelle Donovan, Sydie Peck, Hamza Choudhury, and Jairo Riedewald.
Bolton
Bolton deploy a 4-2-3-1 system, anchored by Xavier Simons and Josh Sheehan in deep-lying midfield roles. Sam Dalby leads the line upfront, with Samuel Iling-Junior, John McAtee, and Thierry Gale providing attacking support from advanced positions.
Sheffield United vs Bolton Reactive Bet Builder
For this encounter, our recommended bet builder centers on Sheffield United's attacking volume and set-piece frequency. The featured selection backs Patrick Bamford to record over 0.5 shots on target and over 3.5 total shots, alongside Ben Brereton Diaz finding the net anytime, paired with over 12.5 total match corners.
Sheffield United vs Bolton Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With Sheffield United fielding a potent front pair of Patrick Bamford and Ben Brereton, the home side look well-equipped to control proceedings at Bramall Lane. Bolton's 4-2-3-1 setup offers midfield structure, but Sheffield United's superior attacking fire should prove decisive.
Score Prediction: Sheffield United 2-1 Bolton
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