Sheffield United v Cardiff City: everything you need to know
Sheffield United meet Cardiff City at Bramall Lane, Sunday 12:00am (EFL Championship). Cardiff City have never beaten Sheffield United at Bramall Lane (0 from 4).
The big picture
Sheffield United come in 10th on the ladder with 22 points; Cardiff City are 14th on 18. 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.
Cardiff City are 3–5–6 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 1.6 goals for and 1.6 against.
Form
Sheffield United have won three of their last five and most recently beat Preston North End 3–2.
Cardiff City have won two of their last five and most recently drew with West Ham United 3–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 75 times on our records since 1922: Sheffield United 31, Cardiff City 24, 20 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), it was a draw 2–2 at Cardiff City Stadium.
Biggest margin between these two: Sheffield United by 9 goals in 1925-26 (11–2).
Players to watch
For Sheffield United, watch Patrick Bamford (5 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Sydie Peck (4 goals, 2 assists in 2026-27).
For Cardiff City, watch Jack Moylan (9 goals, 3 assists in 2026-27) and Yousef Salech (3 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At Bramall Lane
Sheffield United have won 9 of their last 20 at Bramall Lane.
The deeper numbers
Cardiff City have never beaten Sheffield United at Bramall Lane (0 from 4).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Sheffield United have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
