The big picture

Sheffield United come in 10th on the ladder with 22 points; Burnley are 22nd on 10. Sheffield United have the higher position to protect.

Sheffield United are 6–4–4 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.

Burnley are 1–6–7 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.9 against.

Form

Sheffield United have won three of their last five and most recently beat Preston North End 3–2.

Burnley have won zero of their last five and most recently drew with Queens Park Rangers 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2019: Sheffield United 3, Burnley 6, 1 drawn.

Last time out (2024-25), Burnley won 2–1 at Turf Moor.

Burnley have won the last five against Sheffield United.

Biggest margin between these two: Burnley by 5 goals in 2023-24 (5–0).

Players to watch

For Sheffield United, watch Patrick Bamford (0.5 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Sydie Peck (0.3 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

For Burnley, watch Zeki Amdouni (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Largie Ramazani (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

At Bramall Lane

Sheffield United have won 9 of their last 20 at Bramall Lane.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Sheffield United go in as clear favourites.