The big picture

Sheffield United come in 10th on the ladder with 22 points; Southampton are 7th on 24. Southampton are the side higher up the table.

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

Southampton are 8–2–4 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 2.1 goals for and 1 against.

Form

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

Southampton have won three of their last five and most recently drew with West Bromwich Albion 1–1.

Head to head

These sides have met 10 times on our records since 1992: Sheffield United 1, Southampton 7, 2 drawn.

Last time out (2025-26), Southampton won 1–0 at St. Mary's Stadium.

Southampton have won the last six against Sheffield United.

Biggest margin between these two: Southampton by 3 goals in 2020-21 (3–0).

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 Southampton, watch Cyle Larin (0.6 goals a game in 2026-27) and Kuryu Matsuki (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, Southampton have the edge.