Burnley chase sixth straight win over Sheffield United
Burnley meet Sheffield United at Turf Moor, Saturday 4:30am (EFL Championship). Burnley have won the last five against Sheffield United.
The big picture
Burnley come in 22nd on the ladder with 10 points; Sheffield United are 10th on 22. Sheffield United are the side higher up the table.
Burnley are 1–6–7 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.9 against.
Sheffield United are 6–4–4 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
Burnley have won zero of their last five and most recently drew with Queens Park Rangers 1–1.
Sheffield United have won three of their last five and most recently beat Preston North End 3–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 116 times on our records since 1893: Burnley 42, Sheffield United 47, 27 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: Sheffield United by 10 goals in 1928-29 (10–0).
Players to watch
For Burnley, watch Zeki Amdouni (3 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Largie Ramazani (3 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Sheffield United, watch Patrick Bamford (5 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Sydie Peck (4 goals, 2 assists in 2026-27).
At Turf Moor
Burnley have won 0 of their last 20 at Turf Moor.
The deeper numbers
Sheffield United have never won at Turf Moor: 0 from 5 on our records.
Sheffield United have never beaten Burnley at Turf Moor (0 from 5).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Sheffield United go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
