Sheffield United vs Derby confirmed lineups, starting XI and match prediction, plus bet builder and odds insight for this Championship clash on 24 October
Sheffield United vs Derby Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue | Bramall Lane |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Sheffield United and Derby have been confirmed.
Sheffield United Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Michael Cooper (GK), Hamza Choudhury (DR), Japhet Tanganga (DC), Liam Kitching (DC), Harrison Burrows (DL), Oliver Arblaster (DMC), Kalvin Phillips (DMC), Thomas Cannon (AMC), Ben Brereton (AML), Tahith Chong (AMR), Patrick Bamford (FW)
Substitutes: Tyrese Campbell (23), Joe Rothwell (7), Jamal Baptiste (33), Sam McCallum (3), Femi Seriki (38), Jordan Ayew (10), Sydie Peck (42), Romelle Donovan (11), Tommy Betts (31)
Derby Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Jacob Widell Zetterström (GK), Joe Ward (DR), Ryan Hedges (DL), Ryan Nyambe (DC), Dion Sanderson (DC), Sam Szmodics (AMC), Henrik Meister (AMR), Rhian Brewster (AML), David Ozoh (DMC), Bobby Clark (DMC), Carlton Morris (FW)
Substitutes: Mohammed Fuseini (16), Jack Robinson (14), Max Johnston (22), Filip Bilbija (13), Oscar Fraulo (29), Josh Vickers (31), Lars-Jørgen Salvesen (15), Corey Blackett-Taylor (33), Alex Mowatt (20)
Sheffield United vs Derby Immediate Reaction
Sheffield United
Sheffield United go with a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Patrick Bamford leading the attack and Thomas Cannon operating in the number 10 role behind him. Ben Brereton starts on the left and Tahith Chong on the right, with Kalvin Phillips and Oliver Arblaster protecting the back four. Sam McCallum is among the substitutes.
Derby
Derby also line up in a 4-2-3-1, with Carlton Morris as the lone striker and Sam Szmodics in the attacking midfield role. Bobby Clark and David Ozoh form the double pivot, while Henrik Meister and Rhian Brewster provide width on either side. Joe Ward and Ryan Hedges start at full-back.
Sheffield United vs Derby Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder for this fixture combines four selections: Sam McCallum to be shown a card, Carlton Morris over 0.5 shots on target, Bobby Clark over 2.5 shots, and the match total over 2.5 goals. The widget below displays the current odds for each leg.
Sheffield United vs Derby Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Sheffield United are the favourites on the data available, with the home side rated as the more likely winner. Derby would need to contain a home side that has won eight of its last ten meetings with them in all competitions.
Result Prediction: Sheffield United are favoured to win this match, based on the pre-match projections and their recent head-to-head record against Derby. No projected scoreline has been supplied for this fixture.
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