Get the latest Fleetwood vs Sheffield United confirmed lineups, team news, match prediction, and betting odds ahead of this exciting EFL Cup encounter.
Fleetwood vs Sheffield United Confirmed Lineups
Competition | EFL Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 16 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
The starting lineups for the EFL Cup fixture between Fleetwood and Sheffield United have been confirmed.
Fleetwood Starting XI
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Starting XI: Jay Lynch, Shaun Rooney, Rhys Bennett, Finley Potter, Danny Andrew, Lewis McCann, Mark Helm, Harrison Neal, Crispin McLean, Ched Evans, Aaron Loupalo-Bi
Substitutes: Conor Haughey, Raffaele Cirino, Jesse Dempsey, Josh Robertson, Adam Murphy, James Pradic, Will Davies, Josh Thomas, Ronan Coughlan
Sheffield United Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Michael Cooper, Matt Doherty, Mark McGuinness, Japhet Tanganga, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Romelle Donovan, Oliver Arblaster, Jairo Riedewald, Joe Rothwell, Tyrese Campbell, Thomas Cannon
Substitutes: Hamza Choudhury, Ben Brereton, Patrick Bamford, Jamie Shackleton, Adam Davies, Liam Kitching, Jordan Ayew, Jamal Baptiste, Sydie Peck
Fleetwood vs Sheffield United Immediate Reaction
Fleetwood
Fleetwood set up in a 3-1-4-2 shape with Jay Lynch between the posts behind a defensive trio of Shaun Rooney, Rhys Bennett, and Finley Potter. Harrison Neal provides defensive cover at the base of midfield, allowing Mark Helm and Crispin McLean to operate centrally alongside wide options Danny Andrew and Lewis McCann. In attack, Ched Evans partners Aaron Loupalo-Bi as the focal points up front.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United have deployed a 4-4-2 formation, with Michael Cooper starting in goal behind a back four consisting of Matt Doherty, Mark McGuinness, Japhet Tanganga, and Rhys Norrington-Davies. Oliver Arblaster and Jairo Riedewald take charge of the engine room in central midfield, supported by Romelle Donovan and Joe Rothwell on the flanks. Thomas Cannon and Tyrese Campbell form the two-man strike partnership leading the line.
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Fleetwood vs Sheffield United Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Sheffield United enter this encounter as favourites given the depth and quality across their starting lineup, with Tyrese Campbell and Thomas Cannon carrying significant goalscoring threat in attack. While Fleetwood will aim to stay compact in their defensive structure and disrupt the visitors, the Blades possess the technical superiority to take control of the tie.
Result Prediction: Sheffield United to win
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