West Ham United v Sheffield United: what the numbers say
West Ham United meet Sheffield United at London Stadium, Thursday 6:45am (EFL Championship). Nothing between them: West Ham United 30, Sheffield United 34, 20 drawn from 84 meetings.
The big picture
West Ham United come in 9th on the ladder with 23 points; Sheffield United are 10th on 22. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
West Ham United are 6–4–5 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 2.5 goals for and 1.5 against.
Sheffield United are 6–4–4 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 1.4 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
West Ham United have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Blackburn Rovers 1–2.
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 84 times on our records since 1924: West Ham United 30, Sheffield United 34, 20 drawn.
Last time out (2023-24), it was a draw 2–2 at Bramall Lane.
Biggest margin between these two: Sheffield United by 6 goals in 1931-32 (6–0).
Players to watch
For West Ham United, watch Jarrod Bowen (7 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Konstantinos Mavropanos (5 goals 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 London Stadium
West Ham United have won 7 of their last 19 at London Stadium.
What the numbers say
On the numbers this is too close to split.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
