Southampton chase seventh straight win over Sheffield United
Southampton meet Sheffield United at St. Mary's Stadium, Saturday 9:30pm (EFL Championship). Southampton have won the last six against Sheffield United.
The big picture
Southampton come in 7th on the ladder with 24 points; Sheffield United are 10th on 22. Southampton have the higher position to protect.
Southampton are 8–2–4 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 2.1 goals for and 1 against.
Sheffield United are 6–4–4 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
Southampton have won three of their last five and most recently drew with West Bromwich Albion 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 54 times on our records since 1934: Southampton 20, Sheffield United 22, 12 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: Sheffield United by 5 goals in 1937-38 (5–0).
Players to watch
For Southampton, watch Cyle Larin (7 goals in 2026-27) and Kuryu Matsuki (4 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 St. Mary's Stadium
Southampton have won 14 of their last 20 at St. Mary's Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Southampton have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
