Get the confirmed Stoke vs Sheffield United lineups, team news, and match prediction ahead of the Championship clash with betting odds and key insights.
Stoke vs Sheffield United Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 19 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue | bet365 Stadium |
The starting lineups for Saturday's Championship fixture between Stoke and Sheffield United have been confirmed.
Stoke Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI: Viktor Johansson, Luke Graham, Ben Wilmot, Maksym Talovierov, Ben Johnson, Djibril Soumaré, Ethan Galbraith, Eric Bocat, Jack McGlynn, Lamine Cissé, Justin Devenny
Substitutes: Ben Gibson, Josh Griffiths, Tomás Rigo, George Hirst, Million Manhoef, Junior Tchamadeu, Luca Bombino, Ben Pearson, Sam Gallagher
Sheffield United Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Michael Cooper, Hamza Choudhury, Japhet Tanganga, Liam Kitching, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Jamal Baptiste, Oliver Arblaster, Sydie Peck, Kalvin Phillips, Patrick Bamford, Ben Brereton
Substitutes: Jamie Shackleton, Romelle Donovan, Thomas Cannon, Tahith Chong, Jordan Ayew, Mark McGuinness, Joe Rothwell, Adam Davies, Matt Doherty
Stoke vs Sheffield United Immediate Reaction
Stoke
Stoke line up in a 3-4-3 formation, with Viktor Johansson starting in goal behind a defensive trio of Luke Graham, Ben Wilmot, and Maksym Talovierov. Ben Johnson and Eric Bocat provide width as wing-backs alongside central midfielders Djibril Soumaré and Ethan Galbraith. In attack, Lamine Cissé leads the line supported by Jack McGlynn and Justin Devenny.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United have set up in a 4-4-2 shape with Michael Cooper between the posts behind Hamza Choudhury, Japhet Tanganga, Liam Kitching, and Rhys Norrington-Davies. Oliver Arblaster and Sydie Peck anchor the midfield, with Jamal Baptiste and Kalvin Phillips operating on the flanks. Patrick Bamford and Ben Brereton form a two-man frontline for the visitors.
Stoke vs Sheffield United Reactive Bet Builder
The featured bet builder combines Sheffield United's attacking presence with match discipline selections. The legs back Patrick Bamford as an anytime goalscorer, Ben Brereton to register over 1.5 shots, and Sheffield United to score over 1.5 away goals, completed by Ben Pearson to be shown a card.
Stoke vs Sheffield United Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Stoke carry the slight edge as home favourites in the pre-match model, but Sheffield United pose a considerable challenge with Patrick Bamford and Ben Brereton leading their attack. A competitive contest is expected at the bet365 Stadium with both sides capable of creating clear scoring opportunities.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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