Sheffield United vs Lincoln City: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Sheffield United vs Lincoln City: Confirmed Lineups & Match Prediction

Get the confirmed Sheffield United vs Lincoln City lineups, key team news, and match prediction. Explore the latest odds and expert bet builder tips now.

Sheffield United vs Lincoln City Confirmed Lineups

Competition

Championship

Match Date

Saturday 10 October 2026

Kick-off Time

15:00 UK time

Venue

Bramall Lane

The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Sheffield United and Lincoln City have been confirmed.

Sheffield United Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI: Michael Cooper, Hamza Choudhury, Japhet Tanganga, Liam Kitching, Sam McCallum, Joe Rothwell, Sydie Peck, Ben Brereton, Tahith Chong, Patrick Bamford, Thomas Cannon

Substitutes: Romelle Donovan, Jordan Ayew, Ryan Oné, Oliver Arblaster, Harrison Burrows, Mark McGuinness, Tyrese Campbell, Jairo Riedewald, Adam Davies

Lincoln City Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI: George Wickens, Deji Elerewe, Ryley Towler, Sonny Bradley, Dom Jefferies, Tom Bayliss, Conor McGrandles, Adam Reach, Rob Street, Ben House, Freddie Draper

Substitutes: Isaac Olaofe, Daniel Oyegoke, Joe Gauci, Tom Hamer, Chiedozie Ogbene, Ivan Varfolomeev, Callum Elder, Mikkel Ladefoged, Yunus Konak

Sheffield United vs Lincoln City Immediate Reaction

Sheffield United

Sheffield United have set up in a 4-2-2-2 formation, featuring Patrick Bamford and Thomas Cannon as a tandem up front. Tahith Chong and Ben Brereton occupy the advanced attacking midfield positions, supported by Joe Rothwell and Sydie Peck in central midfield ahead of a back four anchored by Japhet Tanganga and Liam Kitching.

Lincoln City

Lincoln City line up in a 3-4-2-1 system with Freddie Draper spearheading the attack as the lone centre-forward. Rob Street and Ben House provide support from attacking midfield, while Dom Jefferies and Adam Reach take up the wide wing-back berths flanking Conor McGrandles and Tom Bayliss in the middle of the pitch.

Sheffield United vs Lincoln City Reactive Bet Builder

This reactive bet builder combines four selections from Bramall Lane, backing Freddie Draper to score anytime alongside both teams to find the net. The wager also includes Lincoln City defender Ryley Towler to be shown a card and Sheffield United to receive over 1.5 total team cards.

Sheffield United vs Lincoln City Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

Sheffield United head into the clash as favourites following the announcement of confirmed lineups at Bramall Lane. With Patrick Bamford and Thomas Cannon leading an attack backed by plenty of creative support, the hosts are expected to edge a competitive encounter against Lincoln City.

Score Prediction: 2-1

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